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Project 1: Image of the City

[ARC61303/ARC2224] Theories of Architecture & Urbanism

Part I : Identifying 5 Elements

i. Paths - the streets, sidewalks, trails, and other channels in which people travel

ii. Edges - perceived boundaries such as walls, buildings and shorelines

iii. Districts - relatively large sections of the city distinguished by some identity or character

iv. Nodes - focal points, intersections or loci

v. Landmarks - readily identifiable objects which serve as external reference points

Kevin Lynch

district
edges
landmarks
nodes
path

Part II : Cognitive Mapping

5 Elements of the site: Klang Bukit Tinggi

Final Report - Critical Analysis on the 5 Elements with comparison of the mental map generated by the local.

Cognitive Mapping generated by the locals, tourists and visitors in Petaling Street.

Map drawn by a Local
Map drawn by a Local
Map drawn by a Tourist
Map drawn by a Stall Keeper

- Understand people's perception and spatial behaviour 

- Present critical understanding of emerging contemporary urbanism in KL spaces

- Cognitive mapping includes human facets, spatial and temporal dynamics, architecture, microstructure

 

Individual Cognitive Mapping of Petaling Street

Petaling Street Cognitive Mapping

2000-words Essay of Cognitive Mapping Analysis of Petaling Street 

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