Urban Design

Planning functional cities.

Overview

Urban design shapes cities with functional, aesthetic layouts using diverse materials globally.

Core Characteristics

• Grid or organic planning.
• Public space integration.
• Community focus.

Notable Examples

• Brasilia (Brazil, 1960).
• Chandigarh (India, 1950s).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Urban: City planning.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances livability and urban cohesion.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Urban Planning (technique), Community Design (theory), Street (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Theory Registry, Architecture Hub, History