EMPTINESS, SPACE, SENSE
The primary purpose of the research is to mark out the essence of emptiness as a concept in different spheres of human activity. Having defined the basic concept of the research object, the deep analysis of a historical value of the term emptiness is conducted. Kinds and significance of emptiness and its understanding from the point of view of different spheres of human activity are distinguished, both in a historical aspect and in the modern world. The article reflects the idea of what space is and its perception based on philosophical conceptions. Application of this research is offered as a basis for formulation of some items and principles of work over the projects. An intelligent ground of the fact of empty space application underlays the conception of the course project of a trade-exhibition complex reconstruction. The main concept of the project is using the simplicity and the emptiness of the space. It can be seen in the architectural shape and the interiors. After the reconstruction the building changes into the system of functional layers. The interaction of the layers forms the closed space. The centre of the shape is the construction which is built on the shape. Its construction is a metal truss. The space inside of it is about 4000м². The facade is simple and it is perceived as the whole one. New mall is correctly organized functional structure. The conclusion is the following: the emptiness is the interaction of a person and its space. Relationship of the scale creates effort. Empty space doesn’t exist and every space influences on a person. The above can justify the concept.