Psychological need and space : an analytical study of the relationship between the fulfilment of psychological needs and the spatialqualites with special reference to the natal spaces

Abstract

Architecture is a physical emotional and intellectual experience. As a form of Art, Architecture in the day-to-day human existence is much more significant then any other form of Art, in the sense it is an unavoidable Art. It is expected to house various human functions and activities and the spaces created which is much more important. The process of emerging emotional bonds between man and the space in order to inflict positive behavior and a healthy psych in him is thus very important in the art of Architecture. Even though, it is accepted that the Architect should cater to the psychological needs of the human mind, but yet some architects continue to only build fantastic decorated spaces, which do not cater to their beholder's inner mind. "The modem approach to architecture reflects that the primary object is building of some other artifact" Newman 1973. p68, In the contemporary Architecture there is no humanity or sense of inner nature of man. They are not living and breathing. They are no more than machines. Man's sense of psychological needs seems to be alien to Architecture. As a result both man and Architecture have been left confused, without the ability to fuse themselves in to a wholesome relationship.