Metamorphoses of the Italian House: Space, Psyche and Interiors

Abstract

this thesis explores the theme of the house in the context of italian architecture, examining two distinct periods marked by the italian economic miracle. The first block focuses on 10 typologies of rural houses, considering the socio-economic context leading up to unification. The second block investigates 10 interiors post-world war ii, emphasizing transformations in italy during this period. The research compares architectural and interior design approaches from socially and economically diverse historical periods, aiming to demonstrate how italian architecture shifted towards prioritizing psychological well-being from the mid-twentieth century onwards. The thesis concludes with a design application that experiments with the relationship between space and psyche in a rural context, offering future research opportunities to enhance physical and psychological well-being in domestic spaces through design strategies and objectives. Keywords: italian architecture, house, rural houses, interiors, design approach, psychological well-being, design application, domestic spaces, future research