The Importance Of Spaces

Anderson argues that common rhythms of societal response can be identified in similar public spaces. It is clear that the way individuals behave in noisy environments where they are constantly avoiding interaction with objects and bodies differs from convivial mingling. Alternatively, Anderson claims that places that exhibit similar patterns of vitality, usage, and organization have similar social traits (Anderson 67). To illustrate this, relatively busy and safe spaces open any frenzy is given slight regulation regardless of whether these spaces are libraries, museums, retail centers, squares, or parks. It appears that these places are marked by the ethos of researched trust in the situation. Mechanisms are used to negotiate bodies and space in these environments. These mechanisms appear to render the familiar strange and the strange familiar. Transactions are carried out in a safe and efficient manner: threat resulting from anticipation of violence, anxiety, and fear is always avoided. The participants have appreciated the benefits consciously and tactful in public places. Social experiences in public places domesticate diversity and complexities in urban places (Burfeind 18).

The sloping orientation of the landscape maximises public space whilst having a relatively small footprint. Some roofing areas of the building

The growth of cities population’s allowed for the emergence of social events occurring in urban socities, such as drinking, watching games, or watching performances

From the observation tower the horizontal building’s three parallel bands can be seen that extend into the lush landscape. The architects’ concept was to immerse the museum in nature by creating a set of three bracketed pavilions under one roof surrounded by gardens. The roof can be seen as

A space elevator is a tower rising from earth into orbit with a counterweight, a deployment booster that will unfurl two thin strips of ribbon stretching two earths for orbit (Lemley 97), at the end of it. The idea for space elevators is quite old dating back to the writing of The Bible. It was first stated in the book of Genesis it was called the Tower of Babel, which met to reach the heavens. For the past three decades, space elevators were fiction that was hinting at a new age of exploration and innovations. However, today many science facilities consider the technology as infeasible and expensive. The space elevator will probably not work because the disadvantages would out weight the advantage of it. If space elevators were to be built it would lead into a new era for human-beings. But will the earth’s limitation cause the construction to fail?

The city is a nexus of social interaction. Humans originating from various locations all tangle together in the city. Louis Mumford characterizes the city as “a theater of social action,” where “man's more purposive activities are focused and work out…into more significant culminations.” The social actions occurring in a city connect and gradually culminate into a something that contributes to the fabric of the city. The interactions between people are no longer discrete events in isolation. Instead they come together to contribute something to the city, whether in the form of politics, architecture, or entertainment. The city provides a theater or playground for social action, and subsequently becomes a stage where the results of the social actions can be clearly viewed.

allow architecture to take on its own form, addressing each place but at the same time alluding to

To the left of them is a small grayish house that displays fine lines and geometric shapes that depicts organic tall green trees that hover well above the house. The positive shape and focal point of the composition is the elder sister whom is sitting in the near distance on a rock, which is covered by abstract textures and shades of green grass that surround the whole landscape. Slouched a bit forward, one arm is quietly holding her sleeping infant brother while cradling his small torso as her other arm rests vertically over his legs onto her right knee as she gazes directly at the viewer with an intense stare. The infant seems to be comfortable in her arms by the way he is laying. Noticeably the children are exquisitely portrayed leaving no signs of any flaws. They are dressed in earth toned pristine clothing, which are painted with such delicacy and show great detail in the value. In the distance behind the space where the infant’s head lays a small pond below what appears to be grassy hills and mountains, these all appear smaller than the children which create depth and distance. Above the horizon towards the vanishing point shows a sky filled with darkened clouds combined with lighter ones that appear to encompass the top portion of the plane down to the waist of the girl.

Certain buildings are naturally anchored to the ground and their surroundings. There are certain places that are impossible to picture without the

During the Late Middle Ages town squares and piazzas were starting to become more common around the world for the purpose of getting people together and entertainment. It can be argued that Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the most influential example of these types of structures. The Piazza del Campo helped the advancement of the Medieval piazzas, by incorporating different materials and design elements while still reflecting their original style of design. The typology of this site is a civic space and a space for entertainment. This paper will describe the Piazza del Campo and provide a historical view of the piazza in the way of its cultural form. This paper will first talk about its physical description, it will explore topics such as the structure, decorative aspects and materials used. After talking about the physical description, the historical context of the Piazza will be discussed, as well as the principles of deign which will include the form, function, environmental context and social context. The Piazza del Campo acted as a precedent for art, architecture and town planning.

Many argue that the major risk noticed the safe cities is rejected and abandoned public space and neglected of the right of public presence in this kind of spaces (Kohn, 2004). With the increasing dependence on cars Resonance abandoned public domain and sprawl of the city. The cost of neglecting the interactions in the public domain can be enumerated in items such as reduced physical activity everyday (that obesity in follow), increases social isolation (which is associated with the risk of depression) and reduced social capital(Frumkin,

Life consists of constant cycles of spontaneous outbursts of joy and unexpected disappointments; there is an upside to this repetitive tug of war. On this rock we call home, we are surrounded by the most gorgeous creations, structures, and landscapes that add a touch of serenity to our miserable existences called aesthetics. Aesthetics as an adjective is defined as concern with beauty of the appreciation of beauty. As a noun it means a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement. The surrounding beauty that we take for continuous granted is significant towards our existence. In everyday interaction, we straddle the line between aesthetic judgement, where we appreciate any object, instead

First off, the lifestyle community includes resort areas for people who are seeking recreational activities such as golf club, country club, etc. It provides its inhabitant with common amenities and services. Developers of such projects seek to commodify community (Hillier and McManus, 1994). The aim of these community is to create a sense of identity and belonging among the neighbors, thus living a common lifestyle. The second type of gated communities, the prestige communities are communities usually located in a wealthy and attractive locations, and are for rich and famous people who want to be socially exclusive and who are looking to portray a specific image of themselves. According to Blakely and Snyder (1997) there is three main type of prestige communities and they varies based on the degree of prosperity of its residents. Finally, the third and last type of gated communities, the Security zone, are a type of settlements that heavily emphasize on security of its inhabitants by closing streets and restricting public access in order to limit crime and traffic issues. They are usually located in the inner city

Another proposal worth mentioning was proposed by (Serag El-Din, 2013) it introduce seven main dimensions which contribute to realize the urban quality of life: environmental urban quality of life; physical urban quality of life; mobility urban quality of life; social urban quality of life; psychological urban quality of life; economical urban quality of life; political urban quality of life. These dimensions are interrelated and dependent on each other as reflected in the ‘‘Heptagon Shape’’ Figure ‎1 3.

Stability and balance is also achieved through the incorporation of the vertical and horizontal planes. In the southwest facade of the building the vertical slits are balanced with the horizontal planes created by the cubes, cornice and the ornamental horizontal band that runs halfway through the walls. These vertical and horizontal planes further dictate a rhythmic continuity throughout the building. Building's scale is rather modest in comparison to its site and the surrounding landscape and the smooth texture of the facade helps its integration to the environment. (Figure 4)