2021 Volume 25.2
Articles
A new complementary model for integrating historico-geographical and configurational approaches: the case of Famagusta
M. Allahmoradi and N. Z. Cömert {+}Abstract [Full paper, PDF, 13MB ]
ABSTRACT: This paper presents a ‘complementary model’ for analyzing urban
form by utilizing the historico-geographical and configurational approaches
of urban morphology to achieve a better comprehension of the evolution
of the urban form and, in particular, of the street formation of Famagusta.
The results confirm that structurally the historico-geographical character
and configuration of the town are determined by socio-economic activities.
Within this context, both approaches identify the historical patterns of
urban form as the key element to comprehend the relationship between
socio-economic activity and urban form, which are both configurational
and historical. Famagusta, a small historical town located in the eastern
part of Cyprus, lacks a detailed urban morphological study and has been
used to test this complementary method. The complementary model tested in
Famagusta represents the strong relationship between land use and socio-
economic activities, which determine how the urban form is transformed
throughout the last six historical periods, and how socio-economic changes
affected the urban form during these processes. Following political conflicts
in the 1960s and the division of Cyprus in 1974, Varosha became the “ghost
town” it remains to this day. These are the major hindrances to further
development of the city toward the south. With the establishment of the
Eastern Mediterranean University in 1979, the overall socio-economic
structure of Famagusta has undergone rapid development. The Walled
City remains intact and functioning, but is no longer the centre of socio-
economic activity of the region, and the most integrated place in terms of
global integration.
Applications of morphological regionalization in urban conservation: the case of Bulaq Abulela, Cairo
A. AlSadaty {+}Abstract [Full paper, PDF, 6MB ]
ABSTRACT: The absence of a reliable tool to support local authorities in the
process of boundary delimitation of significant urban areas is one of the
major problems facing urban heritage conservation. This paper explores
and introduces potentials of applying the concept of urban regions, and
methods of urban regionalization, as a new approach to better inform
processes of delimitation of significant urban areas in Cairo, Egypt. This
is an important step towards urban conservation in a city where strong
pressures of urbanization and the eradication of traditional and historic
urban fabric represent a major threat. By tracing the morphological
transformation of the historic quarter of Bulaq Abulela, then applying the
morphological regionalization process to a selected area of study, several
important historical urban gains that are not included within the national
protection boundaries, are revealed. This calls for revisiting current local
protection boundaries of the historic quarter, as well as a revision of the
adopted local processes of protection boundaries delimitation in general. It
also calls for the application of morphological regionalization in processes
of boundary delimitation for urban conservation areas.
‘Listening’ to urban form characteristics in transit-oriented developments (TODs)
Y. Yildirim, D. J. Allen and A. Albright {+}Abstract [Full paper, PDF, 6MB ]
ABSTRACT: Understanding the relationship between urban form and sound
is important for managing the adverse implications of noise. This study
explores the nexus between urban form characteristics – namely buildings,
plots, and streets – and sound, within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It
focuses on transit-oriented developments (TODs), which are emerging urban
forms adjacent to transit stations. Previous studies have examined various
aspects of TODs, including the neighbourhood design and transportation
services, but have not investigated the impact of urban form on sound within
TODs. This paper probes that concept and provides recommendations for
urban design practice related to sound and urban form characteristics.
The impact of regulations on the typo-morphological transformation of residential buildings in Tehran
A. M. Milani {+}Abstract [Full paper, PDF, 5MB ]
ABSTRACT: The typo-morphology of residential buildings in Tehran has
changed tremendously from the introduction of the first building and urban
regulations in the 1950s. This paper explores the role of these regulations
in typo-morphological changes, how the internal arrangement and building
form of residential architecture were shaped, and the nature and extent
of how the layouts were influenced by building and urban regulations. A
morphological and typological analysis of residential buildings was carried
out and validated by in-depth interviews. The regulations with the greatest
effect on typo-morphological changes include the land subdivision system,
the occupancy level code, parking regulations, staircase and elevator
requirements and daylight access such as patio spaces. This research also
identifies issues for policy-makers to consider in any review of the building
and urban regulations and their enforcement in the design process.
Obituary: J. W. R. Whitehand (1938–2021)
P. J. Larkham, V. Oliveira and K. Gu [PDF, 3MB ]
Viewpoints
Inhabiting the Italian historical city after COVID G. Strappa
Alnwick: conservation or transformation? C. Monteiro
Diffusion of urban morphological ideas J. W. R. Whitehand
An integrated spatial strategy for the inner fringe belt as an operational entity W. Song
An Early Neolithic street plan at Sha’ar Hagoklan, Israel A. Krim
[Viewpoints, PDF ]
Reports
ISUF Council meeting 2021 P. J. Larkham
Some thoughts on ISUF 2021 S. Porta
U+D study day I. Samuels
Fourth ISUF–H Conference, Barcelona, Spain, 28–30 September 2020 I. Ezquerra
[Reports, PDF ]
Book reviews
Matteo Ieva (2018) Architettura come lingua. Processo e progetto (Architecture as language. Process
and design) F. Purini
G. Haidvogl, F. Hauer, S. Hohensinner, E. Raith, M. Schmid, C. Sonnlechner, C. Spitzbart-Glasl and V. Winiwarter (2019) Wasser Stadt Wien. Eine Umweltgeschichte A. Wandl and B. Hausleitner
Robert N. Lane and Nina Rappaport (eds) (2020) The design of urban manufacturing S. Griffiths
Han Meyer, MaartenJan Hoekstra and John Westrik (2020) Urbanism – fundamentals and prospects A. Abarkan
[Book reviews, PDF ]
Book notes
[Book notes, PDF ]
Notes and notices
- ISUF 2022: Urban Redevelopment and Revitalization: A multidisciplinary perspective
- Remembering Jeremy Whitehand
- Pandemics and urban form: first blended conference