Symmetry and Geometry in Architecture Influence Perception
School Name
Chapin High School
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Psychology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Geometry is a fundamental science of forms and order. Symmetry, an aspect of geometry, is the combination of harmony and proportion while combining movement and shape. Architecture is built from the principles of the science of design and geometry. Symmetry is fundamentally a concept seen everywhere in nature. This causes it to have a big impact on emotion and human perception. A study done by Sarah Lee, a clinical physiologist based in Australia, found that symmetry actually makes a person more attractive. In this case, can the institution of symmetry as a fundamental part of nature and balance be implemented in architecture to please a structures occupants and surroundings. Data from this study is collected from surveys sent out to all populations, age groups, and demographics. Further analysis is done through the use of in-person surveys. This study intends to signify the importance of symmetry on a viewer's preference of architecture, which can be more deliberately used to develop urban areas in the future. The data concluded in this study will also confirm the implication that symmetry can be used for the specific purpose of a structure.
Recommended Citation
Kujawa, Jennifer, "Symmetry and Geometry in Architecture Influence Perception" (2026). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 14.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2026/all/14
Location
Furman Hall 230
Start Date
3-28-2026 9:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
Symmetry and Geometry in Architecture Influence Perception
Furman Hall 230
Geometry is a fundamental science of forms and order. Symmetry, an aspect of geometry, is the combination of harmony and proportion while combining movement and shape. Architecture is built from the principles of the science of design and geometry. Symmetry is fundamentally a concept seen everywhere in nature. This causes it to have a big impact on emotion and human perception. A study done by Sarah Lee, a clinical physiologist based in Australia, found that symmetry actually makes a person more attractive. In this case, can the institution of symmetry as a fundamental part of nature and balance be implemented in architecture to please a structures occupants and surroundings. Data from this study is collected from surveys sent out to all populations, age groups, and demographics. Further analysis is done through the use of in-person surveys. This study intends to signify the importance of symmetry on a viewer's preference of architecture, which can be more deliberately used to develop urban areas in the future. The data concluded in this study will also confirm the implication that symmetry can be used for the specific purpose of a structure.
