Architecture and the Unconscious

This insightful book explores the unconscious's role in architecture, offering a rich dialogue that connects design, perception, and human experience in innovative ways.

Bringing together an international group of contributors, Architecture and the Unconscious offers diverse perspectives on the role of the unconscious in architectural design and theory. This volume expands the boundaries of architectural theory, delving into previously unexplored areas and enriching the relationship between architecture and the humanities. The contributors provide informed insights that bridge psychoanalytic theory with architectural discourse, creating a dialogue that transcends individual viewpoints.

Recent literature has touched on psychoanalytic interpretations of architecture, yet there remains a need for a cohesive discourse that integrates these independent voices. Architecture and the Unconscious seeks to achieve this by focusing specifically on the unconscious's influence on design, perception, and comprehension of architectural spaces. The book examines how architecture interacts with dreams, desires, imagination, memory, and emotions, ultimately appealing to a more comprehensive understanding of human experience and identity.

Starting with a historical overview of the unconscious in architectural discussions, the volume investigates both contemporary and historical intersections between architecture and psychoanalysis. It also provides an analysis of urban environments, considering how the unconscious shapes our understanding of cities and their conditions. By fostering a dialogue that blends various disciplines, Architecture and the Unconscious contributes significantly to the ongoing conversation about the interplay between architecture and the human psyche.