2. 1. Definition of Spirit of Place
2. The Science behind SoP:
Disciplines & Fields of Study
3. The Need for the Science
4. Components of SoP
5. Sacred Tea Ceremony
3. Spirit of Place is defined as:
the physical and spiritual
elements that give meaning,
value, emotion and mystery to
place.
(ICOMOS Declaration on the Safeguard of the Spirit of Place, 2008)
8. • Environmental Psychology – the
relationship of humans to environment
• Phenomenology – “Being in a Place”
• Anthropology – humanity
• Biology – living systems (Biophilia)
• Ecopsychology – the relationship of
humans to natural systems
9. • Geography –Topophilia & Geopiety
• Western Medicine – The Science and
Art of Healing
• Eastern Medicine – Spirit, Qi or Chi
• Green Building for physical health &
sustainability
• BLUE Building for Healing the Spirit?
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11. Yoh Isogai and Catherine Dulac
Harvard University 09/25/11
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44661255/ns/technology_and_science-science/?GT1=43001
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13. The two most important needs in the
aftermath of conflict:
• to affirm a sense of identity
• to regain control over one’s life
People seek solace in that which is
familiar and cherished (i.e., home)
(ICCROM: Cultural Heritage in Postwar Recovery, Stanley-Price, 2005)
14. Physical connection to a place (Tangible)
• The Physical Hearth – A Physical Home
• Shelter is a fundamental need
Emotional connection to place (Intangible)
• A Virtual Hearth - Spiritual Shelter &
Safety, Emotional Refuge, Relief, Rest
• Kinship, Recognition, Belonging
16. • Connection to a Higher Power or Cosmos
• Connection to our ancestors
• Understanding the “Story” –Authenticity
• Emotions - Awe, Delight, Humor, Joy,
Mystery, Surprise, Wonder, Fun
• Compassion and Respect
17. Context – of the place, understanding the
setting (Design with Nature - Ian McHarg)
Architectural style - beauty and authenticity
(A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexander)
Fundamentals - The Golden Mean & Sacred
Geometry; Scale, Balance Proportion, Symmetry
Accessibility – Both Physical and Spiritual
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20. Spirit of Place and Reconciliation: Pearl Harbor Sacred Tea Ceremony July 19, 2011
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released
21. Dr. Genshitsu Sen, the 15th Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke School of Tea prepares tea
to honor the deceased entombed at the USS Arizona Memorial and to pray for world peace
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico/RELEASED
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released
22. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico/RELEASED
23. Pearl Harbor survivors Alfred Rodrigues, left, Rey Emory, and Sterling Cale,
right, are honored at the USS Arizona Memorial Photo: AP 19, 201
24. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico/RELEASED
25. Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
Architectural & Environmental Phenomenology (EAP)
Academy for Neuroscience and Architecture (AFNA)
The Center for Health Design - Evidence-based Design
Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
ICOMOS – Declaration on the Safeguard of the Spirit of
Place, 2008 (ICOMOS - Paris)
ICCROM – Cultural Heritage in Postwar Recovery, 2008
(ICCROM - Rome)
26. Healing Spaces – Esther Sternberg, MD
View Through a Window - Roger Ulrich, Texas A&M
A Pattern Language – Christopher Alexander
Sacred Geometry – Robert Lawlor
The Power of Limits – Gyorgi Doczi
Genius Loci – Christian Norberg Schulz
Design with Nature – Ian McHarg