ARCH 4200 Lecture 7: Lecture7-UrbanRestoration1880-1940TheChallengeofModernismOct.24
7 Oct 2015
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Lecture 7 - urban restoration (1880-1940): the challenge of modernism (oct. 24) Urbanism: social movement for urban reform, as a reaction against the disorder of the industrial city. Haussmann"s renovations of paris/haussmann"s facade (redevelopment of paris): Aim: preserve the old city while making it more accessible. Coherent plan (entry points, service network, traffic) Included: construction of churches, public facilities, water supply network, green. The vienna ringstrasse: wide avenue, circling the old city of vienna. 1st international document to promote modern conservation. Adaptive reuse: occupation of buildings to continue their life, should be maintained but be used for a purpose which respects historic and artistic character. Origins of urban planning lie in a social movement for urban reform, as a reaction against the disorder of the industrial city. Sought an ideal city, adequate sanitation, movement of goods & people & provision of amenities. Urbanisation was imposed everywhere at the same time.
