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Argument › No. 16/2024

Review of “The Architecture Of Sitesynthesis” by Lino Bianco (University of Malta)

https://doi.org/10.54508/Argument.16.20

  • / “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, RO

Abstract

Sitesynthesis, a term pioneered by Lino Bianco in architecture, combines the words “site” and “synthesis” and is seen as the sum of the various environmental dimensions which any site is comprised of - natural, cultural and antropomorphic, and represents the holistic approach to contextual design, integrating physical and metaphysical elements of a site. Bianco’s lectures explore foundational architectural principles, emphasizing the role of environment, culture, and history. Unlike traditional geodesign, sitesynthesis incorporates nature, culture, and society, promoting sustainability and sensitivity to historical and sensory contexts.

Bianco’s framework employs sensescapes and timescapes, informed by phenomenology and neurobiology, offering a concise analytical tool for architectural projects. Inspired by historical and contemporary discourse, sitesynthesis aligns with Vitruvius’s principles of well-being and Renaissance ideals of healthy living environments. Overall, sitesynthesis provides architects and students with a holistic approach to design that respects time, space, and human experience.

Keywords

synthesis, site, senses

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