On Expression Of Architectural Emotion Based On Metaphorical Thinking

This paper discusses the meaning of metaphorical thinking,the origin and formation of the meaning to emotion in architecture,the cognition and transformation of the intention to emotion in architecture based on metaphorical thinking,and analyzes the phenomenon of narrow understanding and application of metaphor in architectural practice.As a way of perceptual understanding and cognition,metaphorical thinking can transform abstract existence into concrete cognition.Based on metaphor cognition,abstract emotion in architectural design can be transformed into image,which provides a possibility for architects to project emotion into architecture.The emotional experience in architecture is the psychological feeling formed by the subject based on his perception of architecture.The main body can not understand the meaning of building materials,forms and spaces without the participation of metaphorical thinking.Metaphorical cognition in architectural experience enriches the emotional experience of visitors.In architectural design,the perceptual characteristics of image formed by emotional metaphor cognition can be transferred to architecture by means of abstract composition.Of course,this process should follow the "language rules" in architectural form,as well as the logic principles in function and technology.The perceptual characteristics of image are embodied in the corresponding architectural form,space,material,structure,details and other elements after the transformation of abstract composition.Metaphorical thinking provides a perspective of "the fusion of mind and object" for the emotional expression in architecture,which enables architects to get freedom of mind and creation from the shackles of "self-discipline".However,some misunderstandings of metaphorical thinking in the current architectural practice also need to be critically reflected.