Doors: On the Materiality of the Symbolic

This study examines the symbolic significance of doors, particularly within the context of Bauhaus architecture and its cultural techniques. It argues that doors serve as material symbols that mediate between spaces, ideas, and societies, acting as thresholds that shape cultural practices and perceptions. The research employs a theoretical framework rooted in media philosophy and cultural studies to analyze how doors function as both physical structures and symbolic boundaries. By focusing on the Bauhaus movement's innovative approach to design, the study explores how materiality and symbolism intersect to redefine spatial experiences and cultural narratives.

Siegert, B., & Peters, J. D. (2012). Doors: On the Materiality of the Symbolic. Grey Room, 47, 6–23. https://doi.org/10.1162/grey_a_00067