HOW ARCHITECTURE FORMS PUBLIC SPACES, REFLECTS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND AFFECTS HUMAN LIFE

Abstrak

This article explores the scientific relationship between architecture, culture, and

human behavior. Architecture is examined as a determinant of social structure, a reflection

of cultural identity, and a factor influencing psychological and physical well-being. Drawing

on interdisciplinary studies from urban sociology, environmental psychology, and

architectural theory, the article demonstrates how architectural design shapes public spaces,

expresses social values, and affects human life at both individual and collective levels.