Analysis of spatial experience - the example of the graden of Versailles

Authors

  • Catherine Szántó Benedict Schmidl Studio Ltd.

Keywords:

Garden of Versailles, open space, spatial planning

Abstract

In current theoretical literature on land- scape architecture, the debate "space" versus "piacé" opposes two types of spatiality: the abstract homogeneous space of Science, and the meaningful space (piacé) of everyday life . The strongly geometrical garden types - such as the so-called French "classical" garden - are often accused of dismissing the experiential, place-making qualities of spatial design, and are opposed to more fluid geometries, such as that of the English "landscape" garden.
This debate arises from a mistaken opposition between two modes of perceiving and manipulating space. Indeed, it is nőt their opposition, bút their association in a variety of combi- nations that allows fór the experiential richness and the unique spatial expe- rience offered by a specific place/space, such as, fór instance, the Gardens of Versailles.

Author Biography

  • Catherine Szántó, Benedict Schmidl Studio Ltd.

    landscape architect

    e-mail: k.szanto@wnadoo.fr

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Published

2011-08-01

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How to Cite

Analysis of spatial experience - the example of the graden of Versailles. (2011). 4D Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden Art, 23, 32-47. https://journal.uni-mate.hu/index.php/4D/article/view/5860

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