Extending Derrida's Theory of Deconstruction: A Philosophical Critique of the Deconstruction Style in Contemporary Architecture

Teimouri, Sharareh; Mostafavi, Shamsolmolouk; Bakhtiarian, Maryam

doi:10.22054/wph.2021.53878.1878

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy of Art, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor of Philosophy, Tehran North Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

³ Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22054/wph.2021.53878.1878

Abstract

Jacques Derrida was one of the few philosophers who seriously became involved with architecture. Despite his innermost desire, Derrida seems to have never made a proper connection with architecture. As soon as Derrida's theory of deconstruction was developed in architecture, it was thought that a practical way to translate and represent an idea was found. Concerning the output of the deconstruction style, the feedback of that opinion in the design of architectural spaces demonstrates that it was a complete failure. It showed the reflection of Derrida's idea on architecture was based on a poor understanding. The aim of this study is how accurate and complete the style of deconstruction in architecture represented Derrida's opinion on deconstruction? Derrida entered the deconstruction style project in architecture to show that arts are the best objectives to represent the manifestation of deconstruction. Although other studies accepted the formation of the deconstruction style in architecture as the fact of Derrida’s deconstruction, Parc de la Villette’s project really contradicts his hypothesis. Not from an architectural point of view, but from a philosophical point of view instead, this study emphasizes the philosophical basis of Derrida's views on deconstruction according to his thought on texts. Accordingly, as a strong and steady connection, Derrida's deconstruction is a kind of exposure to our relationship with the world, while the architecture's deconstruction style breaks the connection and even disrupts our relationships with this surrounding world.

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Extending Derrida's Theory of Deconstruction: A Philosophical Critique of the Deconstruction Style in Contemporary Architecture

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Volume 17, Issue 66
July 1999
Pages 127-150

Extending Derrida's Theory of Deconstruction: A Philosophical Critique of the Deconstruction Style in Contemporary Architecture

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Volume 17, Issue 66July 1999Pages 127-150

Volume 17, Issue 66
July 1999
Pages 127-150