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The Theory Of Architecture, Architecture And Architecture

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Some might define Architecture as an Art, others as a shelter, but what most do not know is that Architects design more than just a space, more than just a shelter or a piece of art but rather they focus on the essence of what makes a space seem more of a “Dwelling”. Norberg-Schults evaluates the connection between phenomenology and architecture and how the theory of phenomenology can be used to design the perfect space. This is called “Existential space” which according to Norberg-Schults is divided into the terms of “space” and “character” in comparison with psychic functions of “orientation” and “character”. “Man dwells when he can orientate himself within and identify himself with an environment, or, in short, when he experiences the environment as meaningful. Dwelling therefore implies that the spaces where life occurs are places… A …show more content…

A transparent, spatial continuity is thus formed between these public realms. Slitted wall and a slopping gallery gradient break away from the private entity of the building creating the perfect place for dwelling.
However, is the essence of phenomenology experienced throughout the building or is it just within certain public realms or not at all? Is phenomenology just a product of interior spaces and design or can phenomenology be applied to designing environments through Urban design?
Place? What actually defines the word? Something more diverse than just a physical location. A construct made up of a variety of elements having material substance, shape, texture and color. Together these elements determine an “environmental character” which is the essence of ‘place’. In the architectural world a place is given as such a character or “atmosphere” Figure 5 - Art4D magazine cover

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