Preliminary Studies
This project is a preparatory assignment that focuses on investigating basic notions of the city and learning from examples of urban blocks and architecture for place-making.
The Preliminary Studies comprises of three components: Site analysis in macro and, more focused to, microscales and Precedent Studies of urban blocks and programs.
Ian Bentley’s ‘Legibility Analysis’ (Bentley, 2013) which is a method through the exploration of Kevin Lynch’s Elements of legibility (Lynch, 1979) is employed here.
The outcome of the Preliminary Studies will include the production of site documentation materials, a comprehensive analysis of the site, and a detailed case study of relevant urban block and programs.
The study will exhibit a strong rigor in understanding theoretical explorations such as elements of legibility (Lynch), contact points (Gehl), and six dimensions (Carmona) in a city.
Final Submission Document
