ONTIC SPACE- An Ontological Approach to Architecture and Design

There are countless methods for how to proceed in a design process. Any sortof 'perspective' or 'point of view' can create the basis for a design. The questionis the relevance of this foundation. Ontology can be a relevant foundationof a design strategy. Further architecture can be a tool of human selfunderstandingin the world. Understanding this connection can lead to aconscious construction of environment. The study of ontology in the contextof architecture seeks to develop tools that help create this environment ofself-awareness and awareness of an ontic-ontological reality.The investigation that results in the concept of ontic space begins with theanalysis of metaphysics and ontology. Various philosophical systems as wellas Gestalt theory are studied in order to establish a categorical structure forthe analysis of architectural space and design which is tested throughout thisinvestigation.This book is directed towards instructors students and researchers in architectureand related design fields. It is also relevant for design professionalsinterested in the theoretical basis for design concepts and philosophical perspectiveson the design process.