What is architecture and how do we experience it?

To try to sum up von Meiss's first chapters we must look more intensely at what we consider architecture and how we experience it. Figure and ground is a common study used in many professions but where as in psychology or art these things are extracted from reality; in architecture it is done in reality. genius alone will not make an architect. However, when we experience architecture we must also consider the senses not often associated with the structure. Continuing with this wholesome terminology, we experience architecture not just through our vision, but also through all our senses. Personally, I disagree with this statement because science deals with the direct cause and effect where as architecture leaves room for artistic impression. Procedures including explaining architecture from two perspectives: theory and practice. Others think that the artistic aspect of architecture must be more thoroughly pronounced, such as Francois Blondel who said, ". Body movement measures the space in the specific structure.

Since vision is the primary way of experiencing architecture, we must look closely at the different perceptions one may have when viewing a structure.