Essays about: "city-scape"

Found 3 essays containing the word city-scape.

  1. 1. Infill Development in Context : Case Study of Riga Circus Extension

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Martins Ostanevics; [2017]
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    Abstract : This thesis explores a broader understanding of infill development in historic surrounding. Historic structures are viewed as mediators for the new design to carry on the sense of place and provide continuity in the city. READ MORE

  3. 2. Charging the Void : (Perception Odd Logic)

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Stina Ahlqvist; [2017]
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    Abstract : As a concern for how new city developments invest in commercial public space of economic activity rather than cultural activity and inclusion, part of a global trend and also the case of Umeå’s ambition to reach the population growth of 200 000 inhabitants by the year of 2050. The question to be asked in this regard is what kind of effect does this produce on the way we as local inhabitants can take control and be part of the creation of our own living environment? Or are we just victims of a life consumed by slow decay due to the capital dominance? In relation to this main concern, the project has been developing through the aspect of acknowledging inferior space and abandoned objects as a method and typology to analyze alternative ways to perceive the city off based the logic of clear function and use, but in terms of human interaction and subjective perception of space. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sociable Space in a City of Life : the Case of Hanoi

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Mikael Bäckman; Maria Rundqvist; [2005]
    Keywords : sociable space; public space; urban planning; urban environment; social life; people-friendly; city-scape; high-rise buildings; density; traffic; public transports; Hanoi; New Urban Area; urbanism; urbanity; development; refurbishment; sociala rum; offentliga rum; trafik; kollektivtrafik; täthet; bebyggelse; utveckling; stadsplanering; gaturum; platser; planering; höghus; MFS;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT This study, Sociable Space in a City of Life ¬ the Case of Hanoi, is a diploma work by Mr. Mikael Bäckman and Ms. Maria Rundqvist, for the Master’s Programme in Spatial Planning presented at the Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. READ MORE