CONTENTS
CHAPTERS:
1. THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Need for the study
1.3 Aim/Research Question
1.4 Objectives
1.5 Methodology
1.6 Scope
1.7 Limitation
1.8 Chapterization
2. BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO PHENOMENOLOGY:
2.1 As a Branch of Philosophy
2.1.1 Transcendental Phenomenology
-Relevant Theories of Edmund Husserl (1859-1938)
2.1.2 Hermeneutic Phenomenology
-Relevant Theories of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976)
2.1.3 Existential Phenomenology
-Relevant Theories of Maurice Mleau-Ponty (1908-1961)
2.2 In Architecture
3. WHAT MATTERS?
3.1 Experience
3.2 Experience generated by:
3.2.1 Perception
3.2.2 Body
3.2.3 Haptic Realm
3.2.5 Memory
3.3 Subjectivity
4. Experiencing Architecture
4.1 Through Phenomenal Zones
4.1.1 Inside Outside connection
4.1.2 Light and Shadow
4.1.3 Colors
4.1.4 Sound
4.1.5 Proportion and Layout
4.1.6 Materials
5. Analytical study
5.1 About Lilavati Lalbhai Library
5.2 The Division of Floors
5.3 Existential Phenomenological Research
5.4 The methodology
5.5 The Respondents
5.6 Structure used to explicate the phenomenal zones
6. EXPLICATION OF PHENOMENAL ZONES
6.1 First and Second Floor
6.2 Basement 1
6.3 Basement 2
6.4 Basement 3
6.5 Staircase
6.5 Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX