Common Ground: architecture – nature – people

Patrycja Haupt

doi:10.5277/arc140203

Abstract

The 13th Venice Architecture Biennale (2012) showed a new way of perceiving architecture as a component of public space – common ground. This kind of approach may be revealed in the mutual relation between three elements: architecture, nature and people. Sustainable design nowadays provides harmonious co-creation and use of space. The consequences of developing this idea are noticeable even today in architectural and urban composition in the cities’ public space. Elements of nature create not only the substance of shaping spaces, but they also present an opportunity to build a local community that aims at taking care of the environment.