Hardly any concept is as intangible as spatial quality. Especially when considering the ‘making of space’. Many people are convinced of its importance. Witness references to ‘livability’, ‘genius loci’, environmental quality, good spatial planning and more. Different users of space also have different visions about what exactly it is that makes a particular organisation of space qualitative.

The research project SPINDUS – initiated by three universities and partners from practic...