A study into how the relationship between public and private spaces in the built environment influence the social and cultural aspects of the community
P. Varghese (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
LHMJ Lousberg – Mentor (Design & Construction Management)
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Abstract
Architects have always found it important to understand the interaction between public and private spaces in the context of the built environment. This paper investigates the relationship between public and private spaces, and how it influences the social and cultural aspects of the built environment. Hence, we first explore what a public and private space is, and how it is defined. From this we investigate the concept of creating an identity within a public space, the formation of social gathering spots, and the necessities of private spots within the public domain. The results of this research paper show that design concepts that are specific to the psychological aspects of human behavior can shape the social and cultural pattern of the built environment.