How I Use Color (An Architect's Guide)?

Color is like a special kind of language that helps buildings talk to people.

Imagine you're playing with blocks, some are red, some are blue, and others are yellow. Each color has its own message it wants to send. Red might say, "I'm strong and exciting!" while blue might whisper, "I’m calm and friendly." When an architect chooses colors for a building, they’re like the storyteller, picking the right color message so people feel just right when they walk in.

Colors can make you feel things. A bright yellow classroom makes kids happy and ready to learn. A soft gray office helps grown-ups think clearly. It’s like wearing different kinds of clothes, some make you want to run, others make you want to rest.

I use color to guide people through a building. A red door might mean “this is the main entrance,” while green lights on stairs could help kids find their way to the playground. It’s like drawing arrows with colors, they don’t say “go this way” out loud, but your eyes and heart understand it.