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In-between space and liminality : From the concept of ritual to the writings and work of Aldo van Eyck

Aslanidou Eleftheria, Panopoulou Vasiliki-Anastasia

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Beginning with ritual as a concept inherently intertwined with religion, this research aims to connect it with architecture through the notion of 'in-between spaces.' One of the critical concepts emerging from the study of rituals is the idea of the threshold or 'liminality,' which signifies transitional spaces or states facilitating the passage from one phase of human experience to the next. Subsequently, the research examines the emergence and evolution of the notion of the 'in-between' or the threshold in architectural discourse, drawing on the perspectives of Le Corbusier, Walter Benjamin, and Team 10. It then delves into the relationship between ritual, the threshold, and architecture through reference to Aldo van Eyck's theoretical work on the Otterlo Circles and the Twin Phenomena. By exploring the architect's influences and analyzing two of the churches he designed, Wheels of Heaven and Paastor van Ars, it becomes apparent how his designs incorporate the principles of liminality and ritual, creating spaces that are both functional and profoundly symbolic. The study aims to highlight the contribution of in-between spaces to human encounters and interactions, while opening new horizons in the design of spaces with enriched qualities.

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