THE CONCEPT OF PLACE IN THE SHAPING OF ARCHITECTURAL SPACE AND MEANING IN SPACE: THE EXAMPLE OF LOUIS KAHN

Authors : Sena Güngör, Uğur Özcan

Pages : 173-188

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :With the globalization movements of the 20th century, opportunities brought about by the modern age, evolving technology, and new forms of production have led to an architectural understanding that is detached from its urban context, does not draw from cultural heritage, and does not touch upon the specific characteristics of the geography and place of its origin. Architecture now emerges as a universal phenomenon that eliminates regional boundaries. In this context, the issue of \"how to be both modern and return to roots\" or, in other words, establishing the correct relationship between \"architecture\" and \"place,\" revealing the spirit of the place, has been addressed in line with the approaches of Louis Kahn. In this context, within the scope of the study, a framework has been established by associating concepts such as identity, meaning, context, sense of place, and belonging with the spaceplace duality to examine the relationship between architecture and place. Within this framework, the problematic concept of \"place,\" which has become a subject of renewed debate with modernity and globalization, is explored through the issues of \"displacement\" and \"identity loss.\" Drawing references to Louis Kahn, the study aims to evaluate his conceptual and theoretical approaches to the notion of \"place\" emphasized in the study, along with the architectural reflections arising from the interaction of these approaches, through practical examples.
Keywords : Modernite, Küreselleşme, Yerin Ruhu, Yersizleşme, Louis Kahn