Metaphors and creativity in architectural design

Authors

  • Saeed Hussein Alhmoud Applied Science Private University
  • Husam Hussein Alhmoud Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Anas Mohammad Bataineh Технологический колледж национального университета

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https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2676

Keywords:

architecture, metaphor, creativity, context, historical and cultural heritage

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the relationship between metaphorical thinking and creativity in the field of architectural design. Based on the definition of metaphor as the transfer of an element to another context, the authors list the main types of contexts, the elements of which are most actively used in architecture. Several examples of metaphorical thinking in specific architectural projects are considered. It is concluded that a high degree of creativity is achieved through the informal, archetypal use of metaphors based on deep layers of collective cultural and historical heritage.

How to Cite

Hussein Alhmoud, S., Hussein Alhmoud, H., & Mohammad Bataineh, A. (2025). Metaphors and creativity in architectural design. Project Baikal, 22(86). https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2676

Published

2025-12-09

Issue

No. 86 (2025): diversity

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refereed articles

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Copyright (c) 2025 Сайед Хуссейн Альхмуд, Хусам Хуссейн Альхмуд, Анас Мухаммед Батайнех

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