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is genius loci important for any architectural space?

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genius loci ; 'spirit of place' explored most notably by the theorist Christian Norberq-Schulzin his book, Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture.

 
May 11, 12 5:51 am
Rusty!

Haven't heard that term since school.

So to answer your question, it's a very very important term, until it becomes very unimportant.

May 11, 12 9:39 am  · 
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cipyboy

i guess if its an architectural space, yes. if its just a structure/ facility, no.

 

May 11, 12 10:04 am  · 
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Justin Ather Maud

It's important for an architectural project, but not for a construction project.

May 12, 12 11:56 am  · 
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sameolddoctor

Christian Norgerg Shultz : A blast from the past!

May 12, 12 1:39 pm  · 
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Thecyclist

I cannot think of a single circumstance where it is not important.  In fact, if you can successfully create a sense of place within your space, it might be considered successful.

May 12, 12 10:46 pm  · 
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aphorismal

Better get this in here before someone else posts it...

http://www.theonion.com/articles/ask-the-concept-of-phenomenology-in-architecture-a,26178/

May 13, 12 12:50 am  · 
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