Architectural design in a new social order: Re-exploring the reasons for application of spatial standards
Abstract
The essence of the problem in this paper has been recognized
in deterioration of public and residential space in the city, after
deregulation of architecture in neoliberal context. This field is
marked by increasing lack of rules-especially spatial standards in
the architectural practice. Therefore, re-exploring the application
of space standards in modern context is needed. The paper,
thus, tries to give the answer to the following question: why
contemporary architectural practice does not insist on standards
for the design and planning any longer?
Since the production of space in neoliberal context is powered
by mighty individuals who tend to be unique and to manifest
power, using the spatial standards in architecture is not welcome.
However, neo-Marxist orientation tries to revive the critical
reflection of reality, and its main task is to define the standards
and types derived from the spatial context.
Different approaches, both theoretical and practical ones are
ne...cessary requirements in profession. A clear visibility of method
is required for problem solving. The wider population should
influence the architectural theory and practice by common set of
criteria/standards. Finally, both ideological orientations mentioned
are based on those who produce urban space and not on those who
speculates with it.
Keywords:
Standards / Context / Needs / Quality / Neoliberalism / Neo-marxismSource:
SAJ : Serbian architectural journal, 2012, 4, 1, 99-112Publisher:
- Belgrade : University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
Institution/Community
Arhitektonski fakultetTY - JOUR AU - Mihajlov, Vladimir PY - 2012 UR - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/467 AB - The essence of the problem in this paper has been recognized in deterioration of public and residential space in the city, after deregulation of architecture in neoliberal context. This field is marked by increasing lack of rules-especially spatial standards in the architectural practice. Therefore, re-exploring the application of space standards in modern context is needed. The paper, thus, tries to give the answer to the following question: why contemporary architectural practice does not insist on standards for the design and planning any longer? Since the production of space in neoliberal context is powered by mighty individuals who tend to be unique and to manifest power, using the spatial standards in architecture is not welcome. However, neo-Marxist orientation tries to revive the critical reflection of reality, and its main task is to define the standards and types derived from the spatial context. Different approaches, both theoretical and practical ones are necessary requirements in profession. A clear visibility of method is required for problem solving. The wider population should influence the architectural theory and practice by common set of criteria/standards. Finally, both ideological orientations mentioned are based on those who produce urban space and not on those who speculates with it. PB - Belgrade : University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture T2 - SAJ : Serbian architectural journal T1 - Architectural design in a new social order: Re-exploring the reasons for application of spatial standards VL - 4 IS - 1 SP - 99 EP - 112 UR - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_467 ER -
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Mihajlov, V.. (2012). Architectural design in a new social order: Re-exploring the reasons for application of spatial standards. in SAJ : Serbian architectural journal Belgrade : University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture., 4(1), 99-112. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_467
Mihajlov V. Architectural design in a new social order: Re-exploring the reasons for application of spatial standards. in SAJ : Serbian architectural journal. 2012;4(1):99-112. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_467 .
Mihajlov, Vladimir, "Architectural design in a new social order: Re-exploring the reasons for application of spatial standards" in SAJ : Serbian architectural journal, 4, no. 1 (2012):99-112, https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_467 .