Urban

Dense city environments.

Overview

Urban typology, using concrete and glass, shapes cities globally, 19th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• High-density, mixed-use designs.
• Functional, scalable layouts.
• Modern aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Downtown Manhattan (USA, 20th century).
• Tokyo Skyscrapers (Japan, 21st century).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th–21st century.
• Civic, Commercial: Cities.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defines modern cityscapes.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Urban Design (technique), Urbanism (theory), Block (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Typologies Registry, Architecture Hub, History