Place and architecture. Reflection on the essence of architecture through the notion of place
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4013/arq.2013.92.09Abstract
One of the main purposes of architecture lies in finding ‘place’ where humans can inhabit. Although the human being is the principal place, they need a home where they can shelter their soul and body, protect themselves from weather, which offers peaceful sleep, a place in time, which in turn lead to other forms of action. A place of habitual return: to dwell in, to keep collected items and keep oneself. Place as the center and background where life flows and one is. Therefore the question about the significance and importance of the concept of place and its relationship with architecture arises. This is presented through a dialogue between different authors from different disciplines such as philosophy, anthropology, literature and architecture. This work reviews relevant concepts such as the human being, totality, limits and identity which produce profound resonances which are intertwined.
Key words: place, architecture, human being, totality, identity.
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