Prestinenza Puglisi Explores How Architecture Communicates Non-Verbally

In his analysis, critic Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi explores the ways in which architecture communicates through elements such as geometry, color, and materials, likening it to music and abstract art. He posits that the interpretation of architecture is subjective, shaped by cultural and perceptual factors, citing philosophers like Immanuel Kant, Ernst Cassirer, and Erwin Panofsky. Puglisi highlights the role of the five senses in architectural experience, noting that excessive sensory input can enhance understanding. The discussion also covers 20th-century architectural abstraction, referencing movements like Neoplasticism and Futurism, and mentions Gerrit Rietveld's Schröder House (1924). He draws parallels between architectural experiences and musical compositions, referencing works by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion (1929), and Steven Holl's Stretto House, ultimately questioning if architecture possesses a narrative beyond its auditory aspects.