Journal for Geometry and Graphics 28 (2024), No. 1, 117--129
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Typology of Welcoming Space. An Analysis of Doors in Domestic Space by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Tatsuya Saeki
Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan
tsaeki@tcu.ac.jp
Yuji Katagiri
Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan
katagiri@tcu.ac.jp
This paper focuses on Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016), a Milan-based architect during the post-war period. The study explores Dominioni's methodology and unique characteristics of space segmentation using doors, windows, and other fixtures in his architectural designs, hypothesizing that these elements create a typology of welcoming space. Through an analysis of the Housing on Via Vigoni, four distinct techniques were identified:
(1) Transition of Thresholds in Adjacent Spaces,
(2) Visually Connected Spaces,
(3) Intersection of Theatrical Perspectives, and
(4) Exploring Imaginary Space.
A comparative analysis of four residential projects revealed Dominioni’s consistent approach to creating an alternative to the modern corridor-based floor plan by incorporating traditional Italian palazzo compositions and unique spatial segmentation methods. Dominioni’s design techniques reflect his intention to form welcoming spaces within domestic environments, considering the characteristics of Milanese houses as places for social gatherings. His approach demonstrates the development of a consistent and distinctive style in post-war Milan, presenting a model that should be revisited in contemporary domestic space.
Keywords: Luigi Caccia Dominioni, domestic space, architectural design, room, door, housing on Via Vigoni, design theory, typology.
MSC: 00A67
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