The luxury publisher Gestalten has led the field regarding high-end books covering design and aesthetics, with a recent focus on a diverse range of architecture. Following the impressive books Circular Materials and American Icons Volume 2, Gestalten’s new release, The Touch – Spaces Designed for the Senses, continues its deep dive into visually striking architecture.

Compiled by two key designers at Kinfolk and Norm Architects, Gestalten’s The Touch—Spaces Designed for the Senses explores the convergence of the human senses in architectural designs. Presenting the reader with a guide to the essential building blocks of human-focused design, it breaks down the role of light, materiality, color, community, and nature.

Copenhagen-based Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects draws on extensive hands-on experience in the industry to bring unique insights to the book that reflect its design philosophy. Influenced by Japanese designers and their cultural exchanges with Scandinavia, there’s a strong understanding of how exterior and interior designs complement the surrounding world.

Kinfolk magazine co-founder Nathan Williams also contributed insightful commentary on the global creative community to Gestalten’s The Touch—Spaces Designed for the Senses. The book explores 25 stunning spaces, showcasing haptic design elements and their contribution to a higher-quality, balanced way of life.

Packed with stunning photography and informative commentary over 288 pages, Gestalten’s The Touch—Spaces Designed for the Senses is a beautifully presented hardcover volume for anyone interested in the philosophy behind great design.

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