Project 1: Life Between Buildings, Using Public Space (Case Study)
Feb 7, 2020
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For this project, we are required to present an in-depth and analytical research study on the designated topic. We are to explore the idea of “Life Between Buildings Using Public Space” (1986) by Jahn Gehl. Jahn Gehl, is a Danish architect and urban design consultant based in Copenhagen whose career has focused on improving the quality of urban life by re-orienting city design towards the pedestrian and cyclist. We were given the Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Jan Gehl’s framework for evaluating active public spaces remains one of the most effective ways to understand human behavior in urban design! Mapping outdoor activities into necessary, optional, and social categories provides such a clear picture of how architectural design influences community interaction. Do you find that stationary activity mapping gives more actionable spatial insights than simple pedestrian movement counts? For architecture and planning students analyzing urban environments, using a structured case study writing guide is super helpful for learning how to document field observations and spatial usage effectively