THE BASICS

Enticement creates mystery with the assurance of information beyond what is currently accessible, it evolves from the human nature to explore and understand (6, 7).  Fear inducing spaces would have a shallow depth of field, or feel as though anything encountered would be a surprise.  Enticement asks the viewer to move through the space, seeking what is ahead and then continue to beckon the viewer to move forward.  

PREFERENCES TO:

Spatial Concepts:

• Winding pathways

• Curving edges over sharp ones

• Semi-transparent partitions

• Paritally revealed views

Spaces with the possibilty to continually evolve maintain mystery long-term:

• ​Gardens that change

• Shifts in light

(6) R. Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989; (7) R. Kaplan et al., 1998; Adapted from: Browning, Ryan, Clancy, 2014

Focal Length > 20 Feet  to > 100 Feet preferred (8)

MYSTERY

Mystery allows us to move through a space, fully engaged and curious, wondering what might come next. 

Should feel pleasurable and not invoke fear. 

(8) Browning, Ryan, Clancy, 2014

CURVING EDGES

SEMI-TRANSPARENT PARTITIONS

PARTIALLY REVEALED VIEWS