Placelessness - Place And

The concept of , pioneered by Canadian geographer Edward Relph in his 1976 book Place and Placelessness , explores the relationship between human experience and the physical environment. It examines why some locations feel meaningful and unique while others feel generic and disconnected. The Duality of Place and Placelessness

: Modern trends, such as making gardens "instagrammable" with non-native plants, prioritize digital aesthetics over local biodiversity and rootedness. Place and placelessness

: The spread of uniform architectural styles, international branding, and consumer culture creates "cookie-cutter" environments. The concept of , pioneered by Canadian geographer