CITY

1. The Rational city
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE IN
ARCHITECTURE

2. INTRODUCTION
A RATIONAL CITY WOULD BE A CITY
THAT IS PLANNED AND DESIGNED IN A
LOGICAL AND SYSTEMATIC MANNER,
WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EFFICIENCY AND
FUNCTIONALITY. THIS COULD INVOLVE
THE USE OF DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS
AND MODELING TO GUIDE URBAN
PLANNING DECISIONS, AS WELL AS AN
EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABLE AND
EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT.

3. Features of Rational cities: •Efficient and sustainable transportation
systems
•Mixed-use development that includes
residential, commercial, and industrial areas
•Investment in public amenities and services
like parks, libraries, and community centers
•Innovative approaches to urban challenges
using smart technology
•A focus on balancing economic growth, social
well-being, and environmental sustainability.
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4. The Rationalization of Space after the French Revolution:
• The French Revolution led to a push to rationalize space in French
cities.
• The Napoleonic cadaster was created to standardize land ownership
and taxation across France.
• Wide, straight boulevards were implemented to facilitate the movement
of troops and goods and create new public spaces.
• Public markets and regulations on street vendors were established to
organize commercial activity and reduce congestion.
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5. Conti.
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• Public parks, gardens, and buildings (like
town halls and schools) were
constructed to provide essential services
and promote civic engagement.
• These reforms reflected a broader trend
toward efficiency and modernization but
also had their critics who felt they came
at the expense of traditional values and
cultural identity.

6. The Haussmannization of Paris:
 The Haussmannization of Paris refers to the urban planning and architectural transformations
that took place in the mid-19th century under the direction of Baron Georges-Eugène
Haussmann, who was appointed Prefect of the Seine by Napoleon III in 1853. The goal of the
Haussmannization was to modernize and transform Paris into a more efficient and livable city.

7. The key points on the Haussmannization of Paris:
• The Haussmannization was an urban planning and architectural project
in mid-19th century Paris.
• It aimed to modernize and transform Paris into a more efficient and
livable city.
• It involved widening and straightening streets, creating new public
spaces, and promoting social order.
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8. The architecture of Haussmann's Paris:
 The construction of two new railroad stations.
 Six new mairies, or town halls, for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th and 12th Arrondissements.
 The reconstruction of Les Halles, the central market, replacing the old market buildings
with large glass and iron pavilions.
 The Paris Opera begun under Napoleon III and finished in 1875; and five new theaters.
 The reconstruction and enlargement of the city's oldest hospital,
 The completion of the last wing of the Louvre, and the opening up of the Place du
Carousel and the Place du Palais-Royal by the demolition of several old streets.
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9. City of culture
Paris has a rich cultural history that has
shaped the city's identity and made it a
destination for artists, writers, musicians,
and fashion designers from around the
world. Its museums, galleries, and cultural
institutions continue to attract visitors and
contribute to its status as a city of culture.

10. THANK YOU 
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