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Building Kant: The Architecture of Richard Neutra as an Application of Kantian Ideas

Landis, Mark J
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1462626205

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2016, BS, Kent State University, College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
While the philosophy of Immanuel Kant is not often analyzed in conjunction with the theory of architecture, there is a strong possibility Richard Neutra was consciously aware of Kant philosophy and might have utilized Kants ideas in his architectural design. This thesis mines Neutras various connections historically in terms of what he read as well as various connections with historical figures such as Adolf Loos in order to discover the ways in which their ideas have served as a secondary conduit between Kant and Neutra. It also analyzes heavily Richard Neutras original writings and reveals that the ideas of Neutra can be considered practical applications of Kants ideas. Immanuel Kant states that we first know the world through our senses, then through a mental system and finally judgements are made upon perception. In his writings, Richard Neutra coveys the same ideas that design needs to be based upon the senses, that the senses are not the end of perception, and that understanding of human psychology in necessary in order to design for humans. Kant lays out an extensive system detailing perception itself while validating science and establishing a base for psychology to emerge. Neutra’s applied psychological approach to architecture bares resemblance to general Kantian ideas as well as more specific ideas. This thesis examines primary sources by Immanuel Kant and Richard Neutra. Secondary sources from authors such as David Leatherbarrow, Dietrich Neumann, and Tomas Hines are taken into consideration when interpreting historical events, built projects, and various theoretical ideas by Neutra. Other writings about Immanuel Kant and architecture are briefly mentioned as well. Looking at these secondary sources affirm the relevance and originality of this topic.
Brett Tippey, Dr. (Advisor)
Jon Yoder, Dr. (Committee Member)
Natasha Levinson, Dr. (Committee Member)
Gina Zavota, Dr. (Committee Member)
163 p.
Architecture; Philosophy
Richard Neutra; Immanuel Kant; Architecture; Philosophy; Phenomenology; Senses; Sensation; Perception; Judgement

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  • Landis, M. J. (2016). Building Kant: The Architecture of Richard Neutra as an Application of Kantian Ideas [Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1462626205

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Landis, Mark. Building Kant: The Architecture of Richard Neutra as an Application of Kantian Ideas. 2016. Kent State University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1462626205.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Landis, Mark. "Building Kant: The Architecture of Richard Neutra as an Application of Kantian Ideas." Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1462626205

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