Phenomenological readings on the perception of people and space

A person who perceives space not only concretely but also abstractly becomes aware of all components of space. This perception, which basically depends on people's past experiences, the culture and environment they live in, causes people who are exposed to the factors in the space to interpret the space differently. The physical, sociological, psychological and phenomenological shaping of perception ensures that these different interpretations form a general whole. The impact of physical elements on the structure, the value of the structure from a sociological perspective, and the structure from a psychological perspective are evaluated on an individual basis. The individual, who evaluates the building with both its formal and aesthetic aspects, considers the structure within the scope of its sensory perceptions and psychological effects. Gestalt principles explain this situation from a psychological perspective. Interpretation of space according to Gestalt principles has an important place in terms of designers' awareness of the way architecture is perceived.People who look for traces of their experiences in the building evaluate the space depending on the factors within the space. This situation, which is linked to the concept of architectural phenomenology, emphasizes that the style preferred in the building is important. Just like the construction of the architectural space, it is also possible to construct the atmosphere of the space. The user can understand and interpret the designer's space setup in line with his own perception and world of meaning in the space. The space gains new meanings thanks to the different interpretations of the elements used by the designer in the building. User-oriented design of the space by the designer is an element that should be taken into consideration in order to understand how important the characteristics of these effects are in the design. The structures that attract people's attention, receive awards, become landmarks by being identified with the region, and have thousands of visitors were realized thanks to the designer's user-oriented design.