Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture
of Christian Norberg-Schulz
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From the authorâs preface:The present book forms a sequel toâŠIntentions in Architecture and Existence, Space and Architecture. It also relates toâŠMeaning in Western Architecture. Common to all of them is the view that architecture represents a means to give man an âexistential footholdââŠThe philosophy of Heidegger has been the catalyst which has made the present book possible and determined its approach. The wish for understanding architecture as a concrete phenomenonâŠcould be satisfied in the present bookâŠthanks to Heideggerâs essays on language and aesthetics.Man dwells when he can orient himself within and identify himself with an environment, or, in short, when he experiences the environment as meaningful. Dwelling therefore implies something more than âshelterâ. It implies that the spaces where life occurs are places, in the true sense of the word. A place is a space which has a distinct character. Since ancient times the genius loci, or âspirit of placeâ, has been recognized as the concrete reality man has to face and come to terms with in his daily life. Architecture means to visualize the genius loci, and the task of the architect is to create meaningful places, whereby he helps man to dwell.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 216 pages
- Publisher Rizzoli
- Publication Date June 15th 1991
- First Publication 11/06/79
- Language English
- ISBN 9780847802876
- Edition Not informed
- Category Arts & Culture
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