Sensemaking

Arkitema has made user consultation one of its core areas, and has established the department Arkitema Innovation to develop user consultation methods. The department has been responsible for the development of the user-integrated design process that we call Arkitema Sensemaking.

Arkitema Sensemaking is a developmental process which aims to implement user consultation and social innovation as integrated parts of Arkitema's construction projects. Via a carefully prepared and organised process, we formulate joint goals and visions, and create insight into the potential, challenges and issues that must be considered in order to reach the stated goals. The insights that we achieve through this process provide a foundation for the development of the design framework that will best meet the needs of the future users.

Arkitema Innovation is experienced in implementing user analyses, user consultation, user-driven innovation and process facilitation, and widens the professional architectural perspective to include social and cultural dimensions. Besides its professional architectural skills, the department also possesses anthropological competence.