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Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2021
Received : 18 January 2021
Accepted : 25 July 2021
Published : 05 September 2021
doi: 10.51483/IJARP.1.2.2021.23-27
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* Corresponding author: Saurav Koirala, Second Year First Part, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, IOE Thapathali Campus,
Kathmandu. E-mail: koiralas874@gmail.com
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Cultural Context in Architecture
Saurav Koirala
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Second Year First Part, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, IOE Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu. E-mail: koiralas874@gmail.com
ISSN: 2788-5046
Saurav Koirala / Int.J.Arch. and Plan. 1(2) (2021) 23-27
https://doi.org/10.51483/IJARP.1.2.2021.23-27
Abstract
Architecture is manifestation and expression of culture. So, architecture and culture are
interdependent and inseparable. In this report I will try to find answer of question like;
What is concept of culture? And how architectural form, shape and style are influenced by
cultural values and norms?
Keywords: Architecture, Art, Culture, Human, Society, Identity, Value, Tradition, Context
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1. Introduction
“Architecture is the art, which combines expression, technology and the satisfaction of human needs. Its purpose is to
make places where people feel more human, more alive and more satisfied. With respect to vitruvius words, architecture
is the art which combines Utilitas, Firmitas and Venustas or human behavior, technology and beauty.” (Moore, n.d)
It has been recognized that, Architecture is influenced by many factors like, social, physical, cultural, environmental,
economic and political, etc. But do we really pay serious attention to balance such factors for good design affecting in
human comfort?
Architecture is always followed by certain rules and regulation and it has strong bond with culture, values and
behavior of society. Society is the product of culture and human beings are the inhabitants of society. So, human beings
always express himself social and cultural. Architecture is an aesthetic art of creating essential habitable space for
human beings. “Architecture is a profession rooted in culture” (Rapoport, 1969). Architecture is manifestation and
expression of culture. So, architecture and culture are interdependent and inseparable.
In this paper, I will try my best for defining the concept of culture first of all. Then, I will find how architecture is
related with culture? And how architectural form, shape, style and technique are influenced by cultural values and
norms?
2. Concept of Culture
Culture is everything that people have, think, perceive, know, feel, and do as members of society. “Culture is the material
and non-material works of arts and science, plus the knowledge; manners; education, made of thought; behavior and
attitude accumulated by people through their history.” (Ahianba, 2009) I use ‘The Encyclopaedia of Philosophy’ definition
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