Architecture of Everyday Life

How does architecture affect our everyday life? And what role does an architect play in society? From the moment we are born, we exist within a sequence of walls. We move from hospitals to homes, from classrooms to streets, cafés, and workplaces. These spaces are never neutral. They quietly shape how we feel, behave, connect with others, and grow as individuals. Architecture is never just about buildings, but about the people who inhabit them.

Together, we will explore how the design of everyday spaces shapes our mood, comfort, focus, creativity, and well-being. Through light, colour, materials, and spatial organisation, we will analyse why some spaces feel calm and inspiring while others feel stressful or uncomfortable. We will work at different scales: from classrooms and offices to streets and neighbourhoods, looking for patterns and the intentions behind them.

At the end of the week, you will design your own ideal interior: a space that reflects your personality, needs, and values. The goal of the course is to help you see everyday spaces differently and understand how good design can positively influence people’s lives.

No previous experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

Ema Hamašová

Ema comes from a small town in Eastern Slovakia. She has been living in Prague for the third year, where she is studying Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture at Czech Technical University. She also spends most of her free time in this building, learning how to design buildings and use programs like photoshop or archicad. Apart from architecture, Ema has an interest in art. She enjoys visiting galleries, various exhibitions and her favourite activities are crocheting, embroidery and sewing. She enjoys talking about anything, including long discussions about life, literature or houseplants, which she enthusiastically cultivates.