Genius loci: an interpretation of the idea of place in city design
| dc.contributor.advisor | Rowe, Peter G. | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Mitchell, O. Jack | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Wittenberg, Gordon | |
| dc.creator | Murray, Martin A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-18T21:30:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-12-18T21:30:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1985 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis is concerned with the establishment of a conceptual framework for the investigation of "place" as it is expressed phenomenologically, that is, through its "genius loci". Part I suggests that by viewing the phenomenon of genius loci according to three specific "perspectives" -- philosophy, myth and poetic expression -- we may formulate a normatively structured interpretative schema. Here, the assumption is that such perspectives contain within them universal values representing man's reaction to "the spirit of place" - such values can form a basis from which to construct the interpretative schema. Part II introduces and develops the proposed schema and suggests a methodology of use through the presentation of a case study. It further suggests that as architecture and urban design is, at its most profound, a "place-creating" act, it too may prove susceptible to such a schema. The intention of the thesis is to show that the notion of place is a fundamental need for man; that genius loci gives rise to the expression of this need as it exists phenomenologically and that this need is representative of a delicate balance between universal wants and localized conditions and dissimilarities. Ultimately in a world where such an equilibrium is disappearing, there is an urgent need for a greater understanding of "genius loci" and a reinterpretation of it in regard to architecture, and urban design. | |
| dc.format.digitalOrigin | reformatted digital | |
| dc.format.extent | 154 pp | |
| dc.identifier.callno | Thesis Arch. 1985 Murray | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Murray, Martin A.. "Genius loci: an interpretation of the idea of place in city design." (1985) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104753">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104753</a>. | |
| dc.identifier.digital | RICE2389 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104753 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.rights | Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder. | |
| dc.title | Genius loci: an interpretation of the idea of place in city design | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.material | Text | |
| thesis.degree.department | Architecture | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Architecture | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Rice University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Architecture |
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