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The Tent-Shape as Archetype
It is almost impossible to give a generally valid, completely intercultural
definition of home. The following paragraphs will first develop a typology,
dealing with home in the context of protective spaces and sheltered
areas. If there is such a thing as the archetypal house, it is the tent, with
its combination of mobility and shelter and its many layers that are reminiscent
of some kinds of clothing. The tent is an archetype that adapts to
the landscape and to those who live in it. Usually, the immediate environment
is reflected in its material and in shape, structure, and colors. It can be
mentioned when discussing neuroarchitecture because of the combination
View of the Rehwiese,
Berlin-Nikolassee