Theory

Spatial Triad

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Lefebvre's triad of spatial practice (perceived), representations of space (conceived) and representational spaces (lived).

Production Power Collectivity

Details

Introduced
1974

Classifications

Holder
Individual
Source of authority
Reason
Subject
Human centred
Political position
Subaltern resistant
Mode of transmission
Text drawing
Knowledge type
Propositional
Epistemic cluster
Western philosophical

Connections

Referenced by

Sources

  1. Wikipedia. n.d.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_production_of_space.
  2. Lefebvre, Henri. The Production of Space. Blackwell, 1991.

Cite this entry

First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Spatial Triad." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/spatial-triad/. Accessed July 17, 2026.