Design as the thought of the object and the object of thought: A revision of the signification of space

This study centers on the reciprocal relationship between subject and space (object). It assumes that space is not merely a physical entity but also an epistemological phenomenon shaped by the nature and method of knowledge production. Drawing from Jung's psychological concepts of archetype, ego, and complex, these notions are instrumentalized in a spatial context to construct the symbolic, aesthetic, and pragmatic functions of space. The role of mental and cultural factors in the subject-space relationship is examined through Benjamin's concepts of the culture industry, technology, and collective body. Historical continuity and temporal ruptures in this relationship are approached as opportunities for reinterpretation. The theoretical framework is explored through two case studies: Parc de la Villette and Disneyland Paris. While Parc de la Villette is interpreted within a deconstructivist, experiential, and critical design approach, Disneyland Paris is analyzed in the context of the transformation of cultural imagery into objects of consumption. This study ultimately defines space as both a physical and symbolic socio-cultural construct, offering a theoretical basis to reinterpret the subject-space-time relationship through such as psychoanalysis, cultural critique, and semiotics.