The essence of the problem considered in this paper, is recognized in deterioration of
public and residential space in the city, after the transition and deregulation of architecture and
construction in Serbia. This field is marked now by increasing lack of rules-expecially spatial
standards in the architectural praxis. The paper, thus, gives the answer to the following question:
why contemporary architectural practice in Serbia does not insist on standards for the design and
planning any more?
Architecture in the neoliberal context is principally engaged in improving profession, with the aim
to respond to market demands in consumer society. In this sense, it insists on distinctive position -
the ability of architect to convince clients in the unique forms of space produced by him. This
approach is commercial based – it corresponds to the demands of content/use, and results in
profitting. Since the production of space is powered by mighty individuals who tend to be unique
an...d to manifest the power, the use of spatial standards in architecture is not welcome any more.
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. It insists on the public areas and
projects, on comfortable housing, which will guarantee the integration in the urban fabric, as well
as the development of the social life of residents.
The uniqueness of both approaches, theoretical and practical, is the requirement that the profession
needs. A clear visibility of the objectives and method are needed for problem solving, in order to
overcome urban decline in space for clients. The wider population with common set of
criteria/standards should influence the architectural theory and practice. Finally, the both
ideological orientation mentioned are based on those who produce city space, not on those who
makes speculations with it.
TY - CONF
AU - Mihajlov, Vladimir
PY - 2012
UR - http://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/773
AB - The essence of the problem considered in this paper, is recognized in deterioration of
public and residential space in the city, after the transition and deregulation of architecture and
construction in Serbia. This field is marked now by increasing lack of rules-expecially spatial
standards in the architectural praxis. The paper, thus, gives the answer to the following question:
why contemporary architectural practice in Serbia does not insist on standards for the design and
planning any more?
Architecture in the neoliberal context is principally engaged in improving profession, with the aim
to respond to market demands in consumer society. In this sense, it insists on distinctive position -
the ability of architect to convince clients in the unique forms of space produced by him. This
approach is commercial based – it corresponds to the demands of content/use, and results in
profitting. Since the production of space is powered by mighty individuals who tend to be unique
and to manifest the power, the use of spatial standards in architecture is not welcome any more.
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. It insists on the public areas and
projects, on comfortable housing, which will guarantee the integration in the urban fabric, as well
as the development of the social life of residents.
The uniqueness of both approaches, theoretical and practical, is the requirement that the profession
needs. A clear visibility of the objectives and method are needed for problem solving, in order to
overcome urban decline in space for clients. The wider population with common set of
criteria/standards should influence the architectural theory and practice. Finally, the both
ideological orientation mentioned are based on those who produce city space, not on those who
makes speculations with it.
PB - Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade
PB - Belgrade : Board of Ranko Radović Award, Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia
C3 - Proceedings / International Conference Architecture and Ideology, September 28-29, 2012, Belgrade
T1 - Instrumental rationality and contemporary reality: the needs for spatial standards in architecture
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author = "Mihajlov, Vladimir",
year = "2012",
url = "http://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/773",
abstract = "The essence of the problem considered in this paper, is recognized in deterioration of
public and residential space in the city, after the transition and deregulation of architecture and
construction in Serbia. This field is marked now by increasing lack of rules-expecially spatial
standards in the architectural praxis. The paper, thus, gives the answer to the following question:
why contemporary architectural practice in Serbia does not insist on standards for the design and
planning any more?
Architecture in the neoliberal context is principally engaged in improving profession, with the aim
to respond to market demands in consumer society. In this sense, it insists on distinctive position -
the ability of architect to convince clients in the unique forms of space produced by him. This
approach is commercial based – it corresponds to the demands of content/use, and results in
profitting. Since the production of space is powered by mighty individuals who tend to be unique
and to manifest the power, the use of spatial standards in architecture is not welcome any more.
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. It insists on the public areas and
projects, on comfortable housing, which will guarantee the integration in the urban fabric, as well
as the development of the social life of residents.
The uniqueness of both approaches, theoretical and practical, is the requirement that the profession
needs. A clear visibility of the objectives and method are needed for problem solving, in order to
overcome urban decline in space for clients. The wider population with common set of
criteria/standards should influence the architectural theory and practice. Finally, the both
ideological orientation mentioned are based on those who produce city space, not on those who
makes speculations with it.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Belgrade : Board of Ranko Radović Award, Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia",
journal = "Proceedings / International Conference Architecture and Ideology, September 28-29, 2012, Belgrade",
title = "Instrumental rationality and contemporary reality: the needs for spatial standards in architecture"
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Mihajlov V. Instrumental rationality and contemporary reality: the needs for spatial standards in architecture. Proceedings / International Conference Architecture and Ideology, September 28-29, 2012, Belgrade. 2012;
Mihajlov, V. (2012). Instrumental rationality and contemporary reality: the needs for spatial standards in architecture.
Proceedings / International Conference Architecture and Ideology, September 28-29, 2012, BelgradeBelgrade : Board of Ranko Radović Award, Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia..
Mihajlov Vladimir, "Instrumental rationality and contemporary reality: the needs for spatial standards in architecture" (2012)
