DESIGNING FOR BETTER INTERACTION BETWEEN WATER , WATER’S EDGE AND URBAN FABRIC
2. LITERATURE REVIEW PLACEMAKING CRITERIA
2L. PLACEMAKING AND WATER AS PLACEMAKING ELEMENT There are substantial spatial opportunities offered through application of social , technical and placemaking principles. The successful transition to water sensitive cities where water becomes a part of everyday life and is integrated into the urban fabric is dependent on “the ability to provide engaging and informative landscapes in the public realm” (Wong,2006). Character Character
The following criteria can be used in assessing integration of water into the urban fabric in terms of placemaking. (Gold,1980 ; Vernon & Tiwari , 2009 )
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Activity Atmosphere Atmosphere Spatial arrangement Norbert Schultz (1980) suggests space as an organisation of physical elements that creates the atmosphere which together creates the character of place. Character Activity
Spatial arrangement
Function
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Variety of experiences “Sense of place”
AESTHETIC AMENITY Visual attractiveness added by intervention
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Relph(2007) states that it is this amalgamation of qualities that provides a variety of experiences creating a sense of place. Atmosphere
Spatial arrangement
Function
Simonds (1983) suggests that functionality contributes to atmosphere through creation of activity and corresponding feelings
THE NEXT PART In this context water can be looked at as the function addition of which generates activity. The next part of the literature review deals with studying integration of water as a placemaking element
FIG 61: Interaction with water as a part of the urban architecturenow.co.nz
INTERACTION Introduce interface between water and people DEBANIL PRAMANIK , BARTLETT SCHOOL OF PLANNING
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