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I went around leeds photography architecture and spaces that I felt evokes particular psychological responses

Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre

I went when it was not very busy, so annoyingly I couldn't get a sense of the atmosphere created when it is full of people trying to get around the centre. But looking at the architecture, with the multiple floors that caters for an endless stream of people that leads them past all of the shops so to tempt them in. 

Trinity is quite open and naturally lit which makes you feel less like you are closed in, but the ceiling reminds me a bit of a birdcage.

The Arcades 

The Arcades had a very different feel, the tall, very grand ceilings made you feel quite small and almost inferior. You feel like you should be quiet and respectable, surrounded by lots of expensive, classy shops and architecture. 

Leeds Market

The market was different to both, as it was more like a maze, easy to get lost in. All the rows of stalls look very similar, and there are little doors that cut into different rooms, and it is loud with all the sellers shouting out different deals so it is easy to lead people around, getting them a bit lost so they are more tempted to buy products.

Leeds Corn-Exchange

This is similar to trinity, with the multiple levels, and how each floor is visible so you can see all the shops from one place - it makes everything very accessible .