Centralité et introversion pour une approche de cohérence urbaine : patrimoine et projet urbain

Abstract

The research we are conducting is rooted in the question of image, identity, permanence and evolution of the concept of introversion interpreted by the patio. Introversion is one of the undeniable characteristics of old buildings, it is a concept that has evolved in Mediterranean architecture and can be seen in different forms. This evolution needs to be studied in its multiple determinants. It is first of all an attempt to "bring to light" the interpretations inscribed in the hidden language of architectural space, to then study the evolution of this concept in the different civilizations. In Algeria, and more particularly in Constantine, introversion is a concept that has existed as an architectural principle. This is why we are interested in studying its evolution in the different past eras and its future. Our approach is built in three phases: 1/ To draw up the system of social values related to the introverted space, 2/ To understand following the typological evolution of the patio, the reinterpretations of the space thanks to which the a priori private space of the patio became a "courtyard" space, 3/ To decipher the relation of the patio with the biophilic character of a so much sought-after space with a possible sanitary conjuncture, 4 / Intervene on the architecture through the proposal of a conception appropriate to the current circumstances. Our method of approach is interested in the concept of space and the notion of social and religious values and space as an architectural value. To do this, we started with the collection of data and then proceed to the analytical method: analysis of plans, documents and comparative analysis. The main corpus used in this thesis, are old maps, books and historical documents, plans, will allow us to define and demonstrate specific characters of the evolution of the concept of introversion. The results obtained allowed us to grasp the question of the importance of the court due to its biophilic character. The answer to our problem would therefore be a reflection on a new design model introducing the concept of introversion while meeting the requirements of the biophilic model.