Psychoanalysis and Architecture

The Inside and the Outside

Cosimo Schinaia, Giuseppe Lo Dico

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English

Routledge
05 July 2019

Theory of architecture; Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology); Psychiatry

This book explores how psychoanalysis and architecture can enhance and increase the chances of mental 'containment', while also fostering exchange between inside and outside. The way in which psychoanalysts take care of mental suffering, and the way in which architects and city planners assess the environment, are grounded in a shared concern with the notion of 'dwelling'. It is a matter of fact that dwelling exists in a complex context comprised of both biological need and symbolic function. Psychoanalysis and architecture can work together in both thinking about and designing not only our homes but also the analyst's consulting rooms and, more generally, our therapy places. However, this is possible only if they renounce the current limited and restrictive model of this interaction, and propose one more that is more in harmony with the questions and situations that clients themselves pose.

By: Cosimo Schinaia
Translated by: Giuseppe Lo Dico
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 766g
ISBN: 9780367103941
ISBN 10: 036710394X
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 05 July 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cosimo Schinaia

Reviews for Psychoanalysis and Architecture: The Inside and the Outside

Metaphors of restoration or of moving house are often present during analysis to convey the idea of profound changes in the patient's emotional life. In this fine book, the author goes further, finding in 'creativity' the common denominator of psychoanalysis and architecture. These two 'sciences' continually cross over into art. The office of a psychoanalyst and the office of an architect are constantly called upon to become ateliers of transformations and inventive dwellings in the internal and external world. This book opens a door to new adventures of the mind. Definitely not to be missed. --Antonino Ferro, author of The Analytic Field and its Transformations