Theories of Archi & Urbanism

1. 6 APRIL 2015
Synopsis No 1: URBANISM
Name:
1. Chen Rou Ann
2. Poh Zi Yang
3.Jevon Atmabrata
4. Jannah Jailani
Text: Life Between Building Using Public Space
Author: Jan Gehl
Year Written:1986
Purpose of the theory (Please tick X; you may tick more than one box)
/ Identifying an issue or problem within the contemporary context
Analyzing an architecture to identify a problem or solve a problem
/ Solving an issue in a broader context outside of architecture: presenting a theory/manifesto
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a design method
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a theory
Others:
Please complete the following:
What are the issues
addressed?
How public spaces affect outdoor activities
What are the design
methods/strategy/theories
proposed?
Human activities and events are more relevant than the spaces and
buildings themselves
Interactions between people are more important than the space in
the buildings.
We should focus more on bringing people together than the building
itself.
Relate the text to
architectural/urban forms
by illustrating one key
image.
Justify the selection.