Figure 2.13: Teen Darwaja, Ahmedabad

2.2.5 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION

1. Public buildings and monuments: 2. City squares and cultural spaces: 3. City level urban parks: 4. Bazaar street and market space:

5. Water front spaces:

6. Religious spaces:

Source: Kevin Lynch: Image of theCity

1. Public buildings and monuments:

The presence of the main public square or plaza always defines the urban precinct. This place reflects the architecture and cultural reality of that place and the particular period. They share a direct physical connection with the square and built fabric of the city. The culture, history, and essence which led to the formation of this space overlaid by many transformations now defines the current ‘vibes’of these public spaces.

[ Teen-Darwaja is center of attraction for the people of Ahmedabad, it is a major junction of traffic and a lot of other activities with historical importance]

Fig 2.13:Teen Darwaja, Ahmedabad Source: Google, 2019

Most colonial cities were planned around city squares. Generally, a city was planned surrounding these spaces and grows outwards from these. In historic Indian towns. these spaces were formed at the junction of the royal fort. These spaces tell us many stories.

2. City squares and cultural spaces:

City squares act as the heart and soul of a city. Long before, these were the commercial centers. These spaces are open and surrounded by buildings and other structures. These are the spaces that reflect the identity of a city. Public