Architectural and Urban Design of Public Space Based on Social Cooperation

• Authors: Agnieszka Lewandowska
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Aim The subject of this work are contemporary methods of designing public space based on cooperation with city users. At present, authorities of the cities attempt to involve citizens in the process of architectural change. The key component of the series of research are designing processes composed of various social consultations, architectural workshops and competitions, in which the resident's need to shape the city is visible and evident. Methods The author of article will indicate varied methods of designing public space involving citizens, based on experiences of Warsaw (Poland), and conducted analysis of design processes and results. Results and Conclusion Architecture is a reflection of political and economic situation but is also a reflection of citizens way of living. The gap between city users and professionals might be filled with social cooperation process. The residents knowledge of the space is essential to build and transform the cities in a way to fulfill the user’s needs and requirements. 

Keywords

EN

architecture; urbanism; social cooperation; public space; participation

• Publisher: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
• Journal: Journal of Education Culture and Society
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 9
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 187-194

Dates

published

2018-09-05

Contributors

author

Agnieszka Lewandowska

• Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Koszykowa 55, 00-659 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6542-5948

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Identifiers

DOI

10.15503/jecs20182.187.194