House and Universe.

-Bachelard presents the house as a microcosm of the universe, a space where we can explore the vastness of our imagination. He believes the house provides a structures, familiar space that allows us to dream and create, serving as a springboard for our thoughts about the larger universe. “The house, quite obviously, is a privileged entity for a phenomenological study of the intimate values inside space, provided we take it in its unity and complexity…”

-The house nurtures our sense of being and security, which fosters our ability to imagine the vast, intimidating universe. Bachelard suggests that the comfort and stability found in the home allow individuals to confront and engage with the broader cosmos in their imagination.

-Poetic image and space – Bachelard emphasises the role of poetic images in connecting the house with the universe. 

“a house that has been experienced is not an inert box. Inhabited space transcends geometrical space.”

“space and imagination are intertwined, each shaping the other in a continuous dialogue. The house is a canvas upon which we project our dreams, and in turn, it inspires us to explore new realms of possibility.”

This chapter of poetics of space conveyed the profound impact of spatial experience on human consciousness and creativity.

“In a house, as in a novel, sound is a constant indicator of what is happening… Sound, by evoking our memories, is the most powerful memory of space.”