6 APRIL 2015 Synopsis No 1: URBANISM Name: 1. Chen Rou Ann 2. Poh Zi Yang 3.Jevon Atmabrata 4. Jannah Jailani Text: Life Between Building Using Public Space Author: Jan Gehl Year Written:1986 Purpose of the theory (Please tick X; you may tick more than one box) / Identifying an issue or problem within the contemporary context Analyzing an architecture to identify a problem or solve a problem / Solving an issue in a broader context outside of architecture: presenting a theory/manifesto Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a design method Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a theory Others: Please complete the following: What are the issues addressed?

How public spaces affect outdoor activities

What are the design methods/strategy/theories proposed?

Human activities and events are more relevant than the spaces and buildings themselves Interactions between people are more important than the space in the buildings. We should focus more on bringing people together than the building itself.

Relate the text to architectural/urban forms by illustrating one key image. Justify the selection.