Title: Genius loci
First published: 1980
Description: Describes and elucidates a phenomenology of architecture, landscape and culture. Uses philosophy, aesthetics and formal analysis to present three primary modes of building and dwelling (drawing upon Heidegger): Romantic, Classic and Cosmic. Highly recommended!
Subjects: Architecture, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Architecture, Human factors, phenomenology, aesthetics
Places: Prague, Rome, Kartoum
People: Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), Christian Norberg-Schulz
Time periods: Ancient through Modern Times