A study on the 20th century architects and architectural works toward the establishment of an ontological theory of architecture

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This study is a theoretical attempt to reinterpret the genesis of architectural space as the embodiment of 'living life-world'. We were concerned with three main problems and five details shown in the following, and finally the various results from each member of this project were compared and integrated into a new reading of modern architecture.(I) Study on the realization of architect's thought (methodological conception) in the 20th century: 1) Analysis of statements, lecture texts, and writings by architects; 2) Analysis of sketches and travel writings by architects. (II) Study on the genesis of architectural works: 3) Empirical research into modification of architect's works; 4) Corroborative verification through investigating archives and sites. (III) Generalization: 5) Establishment of the ontological theory of architecture by means of analysis focusing on the generative matters.