Here is a quick summary of the theorist I have chosen.
Rodger Trancik
Lost space (inadequate use of space)
This book outlines how many landscapes found in cities can be described as lost space and how this can be rectified.
What is lost open space? A cosmetic Treatment of spaces ill-shaped and ill planned for public use in first place. The outdoors is seen by designers as unifying frameworks for new development. There is no understanding of human behaviour and spaces are seen in 2 dimensions not 3.
Lost open space can be a result of effects of the modern movement, urban renewel, zoning policies, private over public interests, changes in land use, loss of values and meanings.
open space can disrupt continuity of the city form.
Lost Spaces Are.
Left over unstructured landscapes at the base of high rise towers, parking lots, freeways
They make no positive contribution to the surroundings. Spaces between buildings are rarely designed
These days high rises play a major part in the atmosphere on the street. (there is no interaction between buildings and street level.
Theories of Urban Spacial Designs
Figure Ground Theory
This is the shape given to the public openings where it creates united voids.
Linkage Theory
The organisation of lines that connect the parts of the city and the design of a spacial datum from these lines relate buildings to space.
Place Theory
Understanding the cultural and human characteristics of physical space. Space only becomes place when it is given a contextual meaning derived from cultural or regional context.
Ross
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