Human and Architectural Space: Understanding the Interrelationships in the Social Sciences and Urban Planning Practice

Abstract

The article presents the main approaches to the relationship of man and the architectural space in modern social sciences - and in urban planning practices. A theory has been put forward, which states that a comprehensive study of concepts of the relationship between man and architectural space can prepare a foundation of successful implementation of any project: from construction of new buildings to implementation of new urban policies in the field of urban development.

Within the framework of the evidence base of this thesis, the works of urbanists, architects and writers. Such as: C. Lynch, J. Jacobs, R. Florida are considered. Examples of the revitalization of the old districts of Barcelona and such major architectural projects as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao are given. Special attention is paid to such concepts as "sense of place", "identity of place" and "attachment to place".