Justus Dahinden: Architecture

Justus Dahinden is Swiss architect. Explore interesting quotes on architecture.

Justus Dahinden: 12 quotes 0 likes

“Per definition, architecture is a service for the whole human being. As such, architecture includes a material and an immaterial aspect; ist has to meet rational and irrational requirements.”

Justus Dahinden

Architektur versteht sich als Dienstleistung für den ganzen Menschen. Als solche hat sie eine materielle und eine immaterielle Komponente; es sind rationale und irrationale Bedürfnisse zu befriedigen.
Man and Space - Mensch und Raum 2005

“Function and purpose define architecture as a practical arrangement, while form defines architecture as a manifestation of apparition. The world of appariation that we cannot exist without (Max Horkheimer), is a psychological issue related to form.”

Justus Dahinden

Man and Space - Mensch und Raum 2005

World

“Spaces that trigger emotions alter the behaviour of people. Architecture aims at influencing human behaviour by space creations.”

Justus Dahinden

Räume, die Empfindungen auslösen, verändern das Verhalten des Menschen. Die Verhaltensbeeinflussung des Menschen durch die gestaltete Umwelt ist eine qualitative Zielsetzung des architektonischen Entwurfs.
Man and Space - Mensch und Raum 2005

People

“The central problem of architecture is space. Space is essential for the individual and for the community. This is equally true for the small space (the capsule) as well as for the large space”

Justus Dahinden

the city
Justus Dahinden Architektur - Architecture (Krämer Publ. 1987), ISBN 3-7828-1601-3

Communication , Problem

“Form - as a pattern of perception - can motivate the use of architecture. Architecture provides a complete service for its users, if function (practical purpose) coincides with use motivated by form.”

Justus Dahinden

Man and Space - Mensch und Raum 2005

Motivation