Abstract
This study was motivated by the changing landscape of people's interactions and experiences with places. These interactions have a significant impact on who they are, what will become, and how they interact with others. This burgeoning field of study focuses on the experience of place and how it relates to identity formation and evolution through physical objects. Three major themes are investigated and presented in this study: (1) the meaning of place, (2) the role of the physical form, and (3) place identity. Each of these three themes are interrelated. They overlap and intersect each other to encompass the various aspects of placemaking processes. This study examines related theories and relevant literature to conclude that, while architectural form is vital to understanding the nature of places, it is only one part of the larger picture. Other relationship factors can help to clarify the complexities and richness of place and place experience.