Contribution short abstract:

Study examines the intersection of language, body, and architecture through analogies and metaphors. By tracing bodily terms like "skeleton" and "skin" in architectural discourse, it develops a fluid classification system, offering new insights into how language shapes architectural understanding.

Contribution long abstract:

The concepts of analogy and metaphor bridge the disciplines of language and architecture, enabling a deeper understanding of their intersections. This study investigates how bodily terms such as "skeleton," "skin," and "wing" transition into architectural terminology, revealing the richness of language in shaping architectural thought and representation. By tracing these analogies and metaphors, the research explores how linguistic elements derived from human and non-human bodies inform architectural discourse and production.

The study develops a classification system titled the "Bodily, Architectural, and Personal Lexicon," which reinterprets conventional linguistic categories. This framework organizes words and metaphors into three thematic headings: "Abstraction," "Personification," and "Imitation," reflecting how architectural terminology adopts bodily attributes. Metaphors are treated as translations between experiences stored in mental and social lexicons, highlighting their ability to create intermediate meanings. This fluid classification remains open-ended, emphasizing the adaptive nature of language within architectural contexts.

By mapping the shifts between the initial and evolved meanings of words, the study identifies shared traits among selected terms, offering an inclusive framework to understand the interplay between architecture and language. This exploration challenges traditional boundaries, providing a new lens through which to view how analogies and metaphors enrich architectural understanding. Ultimately, the study positions itself as a collaborative and interdisciplinary inquiry, aligning with broader themes of rethinking and reimagining entrenched disciplinary paradigms.