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Form Follows Libido
Architecture and Richard Neutra in a Psychoanalytic Culture
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Exploring the intersection of modern architecture and psychology, the book examines how architectural design reflects the emotional needs and anxieties of society. It discusses the idea that thoughtful design can alleviate mental stress, echoing Richard Neutra's assertion from 1954 about the therapeutic potential of architecture. By analyzing the relationship between the built environment and the human psyche, it highlights the role of architecture in addressing the complexities of modern life.
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Form Follows Libido, Sylvia Lavin
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Form Follows Libido
- Subtitle
- Architecture and Richard Neutra in a Psychoanalytic Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sylvia Lavin
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN13
- 9780262622134
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of modern architecture and psychology, the book examines how architectural design reflects the emotional needs and anxieties of society. It discusses the idea that thoughtful design can alleviate mental stress, echoing Richard Neutra's assertion from 1954 about the therapeutic potential of architecture. By analyzing the relationship between the built environment and the human psyche, it highlights the role of architecture in addressing the complexities of modern life.