中世纪大学的“场所精神”及其现代启示

The Genius Loci of the Medieval University and its modern enlightenment

场所精神是能为置身于场所中的人带来"方向感"和"认同感"的人文思想和情感,它是一个场所的象征和灵魂。中世纪大学的场所精神体现在它"求知"与"朝圣"共荣的神圣使命、"自由"和"自治"共享的独立地位以及"平等"且"友爱"的社群文化。现代大学需要力求建筑和环境与使命的统一,通过人与场所的互动,在延续大学的场所精神——纯粹的智识追求与平等自由的交流——的基础上推动每所大学独具特色的"场所精神"的建设。

As the symbol and soul of a place, the genius loci refers to the human thought and emotion, which bring ＂a sense of identity and belonging to a place＂ . As the source of the university, medieval university laid a good material and spiritual foundation for the formation of genius loci of university, which carried by the religious architectures and layout, teachers and students, as well as their teaching, community life, rituals and protests. The space-spirit of medieval university is reflected in its sacred mission, independent status and its social culture. At present, it＇ s necessary to make sure the architectures and environment fitting to the university＇ s mission and develop an unique space-spirit of a specific university through the interaction between people and the university.