Science of the Secondary #15: Floor

Science of the Secondary: Floor is the fifteenth edition in the ongoing research series by Atelier HOKO, exploring the often-overlooked role of the floor in architecture and design. The floor, though passive and unassuming, remains one of the most physically interacted-with elements of our built environment. Despite its lack of ambition and inertia, it plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences of space, yet is often ignored in favor of more dynamic elements.

In this thought-provoking edition, the floor’s significance is examined through a lens that challenges society's obsession with progress and flatness. The book reflects on how the floor’s design—often expected to be flat, stable, and unchanging—affects our daily lives and interactions.

Science of the Secondary: Floor invites readers to reconsider the floor’s role in architecture, offering fresh insights into this overlooked but essential aspect of the built environment.