Spatial Triad

From Geography

The spatial Triad is a model created by Henri Lefebvre. This model provides a framework to recognize the three elements of producing space. These three elements of the Spatial Triad are 'representation of space', 'representational space' and 'spatial practices' (Goonewardena et al., 2008). The formation of space occurs through these three elements of the model.

- Representation of space The element 'representation of space' is origionally called 'espace concu'. This form of social space is most dominant in the production of space and is central to the production of abstract space, since it is a conceived space rather than lived.

- Representational space The element 'representational space' is origionally called 'espace vecu'. In this element the symbolic value is given to a place by its inhabitants, this corresponds to the term lived space. Shortly, the place gets meaning.

- Spatial practices The element 'spatial practices' is origionally called 'espace percu' and refers to daily life. Everyday routines and experiences form their own social space. This corresponds to the concept perceived space.

(McCann, 1999)

References

Goonewardena, K., Kipfer, S., Milgrom, R. & Schmid, C. (2008) Space, Difference, Everyday Life; Reading Henri Lefebvre. Routledge

McCann, E. J. (1999) Race, Protest, and public space: contextualizing Lefebvre in the U.S. city. Antipode 31:2, p.163-184. ISSN 0066-4812

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