Public Space

Communal urban areas.

Overview

Public spaces, using stone or concrete, create communal areas for social interaction globally, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Open, accessible areas.
• Functional, social design.
• Urban integration.

Notable Examples

• Piazza San Marco (Italy, 9th century).
• Times Square (USA, 20th century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Civic: Plazas, squares.
• Urbanism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Shapes urban social life.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Urban Planning (technique), Community (theory), Plaza (element), Urbanism (movement)