A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Urban settlements have evolved as a result of a number of different ‘form determinants’ that are essentially either: ‘natural’ features or 'man‐made' forces. In ancient times, tribes came to live together, which resulted in their living under a common rule in a self‐governing administrative entity. This chapter highlights some different types of urban forms in different regions and era: ideal city plans, Indian cosmic mandalas, Islamic urban areas, and modern visionary ideals. Dependent on the topography and prevailing natural features, urban areas have developed in different forms and stages; accordingly, different organic, centralised, linear or multi‐nucleus types of development are possible. The chapter also looks at some modern developments in North America, and outlines the elements of a good urban form: paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks. Their integration creates a ‘whole’ with a sense of unity, a legible image of a memorable area.
Urban settlements have evolved as a result of a number of different ‘form determinants’ that are essentially either: ‘natural’ features or 'man‐made' forces. In ancient times, tribes came to live together, which resulted in their living under a common rule in a self‐governing administrative entity. This chapter highlights some different types of urban forms in different regions and era: ideal city plans, Indian cosmic mandalas, Islamic urban areas, and modern visionary ideals. Dependent on the topography and prevailing natural features, urban areas have developed in different forms and stages; accordingly, different organic, centralised, linear or multi‐nucleus types of development are possible. The chapter also looks at some modern developments in North America, and outlines the elements of a good urban form: paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks. Their integration creates a ‘whole’ with a sense of unity, a legible image of a memorable area.
Urban Form
Lewis, Nigel (author)
Design and Order ; 375-417
2020-09-08
42 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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