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PERCEPTION, AESTHETICS AND USE OF URBAN FURNITURE
Proposal: This paper discusses the importance of environmental perception approach to a more qualified design and location of urban furniture. Considering that the quality of the design and the performance of public spaces are related to the fulfillment of users’ needs, it’s important to study how users perceive the urban furniture. Methods: The discussion deals with issues related to aesthetic and functional needs of users of urban spaces. Regarding aesthetics, aspects such as order and complexity are discussed. Moreover, issues related to functionality of urban furniture and their impact on the use of public spaces are considered. Findings: it is expected to contribute to the discussion about the importance of urban furniture design and location to satisfy users’ needs. Originality/value: Contribution to research on quality of urban furniture and space.
PERCEPTION, AESTHETICS AND USE OF URBAN FURNITURE
Proposal: This paper discusses the importance of environmental perception approach to a more qualified design and location of urban furniture. Considering that the quality of the design and the performance of public spaces are related to the fulfillment of users’ needs, it’s important to study how users perceive the urban furniture. Methods: The discussion deals with issues related to aesthetic and functional needs of users of urban spaces. Regarding aesthetics, aspects such as order and complexity are discussed. Moreover, issues related to functionality of urban furniture and their impact on the use of public spaces are considered. Findings: it is expected to contribute to the discussion about the importance of urban furniture design and location to satisfy users’ needs. Originality/value: Contribution to research on quality of urban furniture and space.
PERCEPTION, AESTHETICS AND USE OF URBAN FURNITURE
Naiana Maura John (author) / Antonio Tarcísio da Luz Reis (author)
2010
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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