Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1985.
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| author | Camargo, Elizabeth Gus |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/713652019-04-11T12:53:46Z Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use Camargo, Elizabeth Gus Edward Robbins. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1985. MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-47). This thesis is about lively urban spaces and their distinctive characteristics. Its objective is to look at the various aspects responsible for the dynamic atmosphere of such environments, identifying the role played by their physical configuration within this context. It recommends the inclusion of a historical approach in the analysis of urban spaces. since the studies so far conducted have primarily focused on their physical aspects without providing very successful results. The possible contributions of the historical approach are examined in the investigation of three squares well-known for their liveliness and attractive power: Piazza Navona (Rome. Italy), Harvard Square (Cambridge, U.S.A.) and Piccadilly Circus (London. England). Based on a historical review, the main aspects influencing the character of the squares are grouped into three categories: form, use and relation to the city. These categories, nevertheless. are not relevant when considered independently, because they assume a meaningful role only through their participation in a set of tight relationships. The study also explores the situations of change experienced by the squares. since the historical perspective has unveiled the fact that changes have always affected their formal. functional and contextual characteristics. while being intended to preserve their lively atmosphere. by Elizabeth Gus Camargo. M.S. 2012-07-02T15:21:05Z 2012-07-02T15:21:05Z 1985 1985 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/71365 13172688 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 47 leaves application/pdf e-it--- n-us-ma e-uk-en Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Architecture. Camargo, Elizabeth Gus Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title | Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title_full | Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title_fullStr | Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title_full_unstemmed | Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title_short | Piazza Navona, Harvard Square, Piccadilly Circus : a study about morphology and use |
| title_sort | piazza navona harvard square piccadilly circus a study about morphology and use |
| topic | Architecture. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/71365 |
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