J. Jakaitis, J. Žukas / Miestų želdynų formavimas 2017 1(14) 99–106 99 * Kontaktinis asmuo / Corresponding author © Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija, 2017 http://www.krastotvarka.vhost.lt/documents/177.html Research Proposition for Aesthetic and Functional Harmonization of the Material Environment Jonas Jakaitis* 1 , Jonas Žukas 2 Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universiteto Architektūros fakulteto Dizaino katedra Pylimo g. 26 / Trakų g. 1, LT-01132 Vilnius 1 Tel. + 370 640 92987, el. paštas jonas.jakaitis@vgtu.lt 2 Tel. + 370 606 93385, el. paštas jonas.zukas@vgtu.lt (Received in January, 2017; Accepted in April, 2017; Available Online from 8 th of May, 2017) Abstract The main goal of an article is to reveal problem based on practical applications to integrate the variety of concepts for developing urban structures on the macro level, and also, creating a material environment design on the local level. To achieve environmental sustainability it is important to explore the interaction between integrated management of urban architecture policy issues and development of the material environment design. Coexistence and harmony, and innovative research methods become important factors. Phenomenological philosophy methods can be an effective and meaningful tool analyzing issues of coexistence and harmony within society, culture, city spatial structure and material environment design. Key words: urban space, harmony of the material environment and design, quality of city life. Anotacija Pagrindinis straipsnio tikslas yra atskleisti įvairių idėjų probleminio praktinio taikymo galimybes kuriant miesto struktūras makrolygiu, taip pat kuriant daiktinės aplinkos dizainą vietiniu lygmeniu. Norint pasiekti aplinkos tvarumą, yra svarbu ištirti sąveiką tarp miestų architektūros integruoto valdymo politikos klausimų ir daiktinės aplinkos dizaino vystymo. Sambūvis, harmonija ir novatoriškų mokslinių tyrimų metodai tampa svarbūs veiksniai. Analizuojant sambūvio ir harmonijos visuomenėje, kultūros, miesto erdvinės struktūros ir daiktinės aplinkos dizaino problemas, fenomenologinės filosofijos metodai gali būti veiksmingas ir reikšmingas įrankis. Reikšminiai žodžiai: miesto erdvė, daiktinės aplinkos ir dizaino harmonija, miesto gyvenimo kokybė. Introduction In a democratic and open society, material environment coexistence makes strong influence by playing consolidating role among various urban communities. The article is a proposal for a further research to determine optimal methods for a harmonization of the urban material environment coexistence. This study provides with insights to possible tools by exploring various ideas for functional, cultural and social enhancement of the communication. The importance of this study is revealed throughout the need to measure the quality of the material environment while forming integrated urban environment management policies. Research into coexistence of urban spaces material environment in aesthetic quality definitions is essential to form human and material environment coherence. Throughout the complex creative process of an architect, designer, engineer, and society, compatibility of every coexisting material in urban space is enhanced by emanating cultural items and returning embodied materials back to the environment. This creative work has to be properly organized to develop functional relationships, appropriate forms of aesthetic objects and create a cohesive coexistence between them in urban spaces, between the outer and inner walls of houses and landscape elements. Dictionary of International Words (Dictionary of International Words, 1985) defines aesthetics [gr. aisthetikos] as the science of the senses, exploring the beauty and art as fiction, forming a methodological basis for art, as well as influencing applied spheres of research and traditions. So, the aesthetics are inherent in the process of artistic creation and the emotional feeling, although contemporary art can afford not to seek the achievement of beauty criteria. However, in accordance with the provision of art "measurement" opportunity set by aesthetic, functional, environmental coherence and other criteria