Changing paradigms in space theories: Recapturing 20th century architectural history

Gül Kaçmaz Erk*, Belkis Uluoǧlu

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Abstract

The concept of space entered architectural history as late as 1893. Studies in art opened up the discussion, and it has been studied in various ways in architecture ever since. This article aims to instigate an additional reading to architectural history, one that is not supported by "isms" but based on space theories in the 20th century. Objectives of the article are to bring the concept of space and its changing paradigms to the attention of architectural researchers, to introduce a conceptual framework to classify and clarify theories of space, and to enrich the discussions on the 20th century architecture through theories that are beyond styles. The introduction of space in architecture will revolve around subject-object relationships, three-dimensionality and senses. Modern space will be discussed through concepts such as empathy, perception, abstraction, and geometry. A scientific approach will follow to study the concept of place through environment, event, behavior, and design methods. Finally, the research will look at contemporary approaches related to digitally supported space via concepts like reality-virtuality, mediated experience, and relationship with machines

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-20
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Journal of Architectural Research: Archnet-IJAR
Volume7
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Architectural history
  • Digitally supported space.
  • Modern space
  • Place
  • Space theories

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