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URBAN ENVIRONMENT
An initiative by Urban Design Collective
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Sample Exercises An introduction to urban terms and definitions - Land uses, building uses, districts, neighbourhoods, blocks and parcels, streets, buildings, frontages, traffic, parking, public activities, and landscaping, providing an overview of an urban area at a particular point in time. Field observation - Techniques to define area of influence and structure observation methods; Findings were related to the nature of pedestrian and vehicular infrastructure, quantity and quality of traffic, physical character of surrounding neighbourhoods, types of housing, nature of commerce in the area, environmental conditions around the site, climate, and proximity to public transport infrastructure.Use these observations to identify the potentials and challenges offered for development on the site.
Snapshot exercise - Observing a set of photographs, chosen to capture specific urban objects or urban experiences, and describe what is seen in them; The purpose of the exercise was to introspect on how everyday urban experiences are conditioned, and also to develop observation skills without assumptions or bias. Defining concepts & data representation - An important skill required for a designer is to be able to state the case for an intervention (an intent or concept), and illustrate very clearly how this has been achieved through design. The workshop hence included a presentation on various types of drawings that the students could use to present their information, inferences, design concepts, and detailed design drawings.
CLASSROOM SESSION
FIELDWORK SESSION
PRODUCTION SESSION
PRESENTATION SESSION
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-Roshan Sanjeev, ormer Workshop Participant
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-Heeren, ormer Workshop Participant
RUE workshops are offered breaks in various cities and a Email us for details at info@urb
during summer and winter also to colleges on request. bandesigncollective.org