Saturday, 4 June 2011

Concepts - Identity and Common Space

Definitions
Common Space
  • Physical or virtual space where everyone, no matter race, religion, social background, can interact, feel accepted 
  • Mutual respect
  • INCLUSIVE
Identity
as a normative concept
  • Many types - cultural, national and URBAN, which will be focused on.

  •  URBAN IDENTITY, both a physical and mental element, can be judged by the following indicators:
    • Difference and similarity (uniqueness) 
    • Evolution (what has changed)
    • Unity and diversity (relation between components - people, activities, architecture)
  • Essential for sustainability 
  • Constitutes: Architecture, culture of people, interactions between physical state and intangible societal aspects [mental, emotional] and people


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