Axiology of space as a base of reflection on attitudes in the architect’s profession

Regina Maga-Jagielnicka

Abstract

Preparation for the architect’s profession is a process in which particular attention is paid to this stage of education (‘period of creating’) during which sensitivity to the beauty of space is developed in the first place. This is a basic stage which leads to the next stages: knowledge, understanding, responsibility and gaining experience. Therefore, ‘learning’ architecture is based on the development of responsibility which facilitates acquiring knowledge, deepening understanding, taking responsibility and taking advantage of experience. Sensitivity is of special significance in the process of creative work; therefore, it is really important to ask the following questions: what are the crucial elements which influence the level of sensitivity? Is sensitivity to the beauty of space along with its usefulness the only thing that matters? According to the classical philosophy, beauty, goodness and truth constitute a triad of the highest values. Thus, sensitivity to beauty when related to other values such as goodness and truth implies moral sensitivity. The architect’s attitudes – in relation to people who take part in the process of designing the space and in relation to the space itself – have a moral context. Ethical education of students of architecture is aimed at protecting the sensitivity with which they start their studies, then at developing the awareness of its existence and finally it is aimed at ‘correcting’ this sensitivity in relation to space and man.

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