1.27.2012

Placemaking

The Art of designing a space is intricate and thoughtful:
Will you put a sofa there? 
Can people enter through the ceiling? 
Should brick be used rather than gum?

The act of designing a space is called placemaking. During the 70's there was a revival of what Grecian architects and city planners describes. Since then, working with a sense of place became somewhat of a lost art till this revival. Now planners are immersing themselves with spaces. In architecture space is obviously important. It is the latent, the secret, subconscious and voiceless artist that waits for its victim to enjoy. Design for space, experience and beauty rather than form. Create a sense of place.

--placemaking design tips--
+social design.culture.community.market
+scene design.climate.geography.topography
+substance design.material.colour.texture
+scapes design.landscapes.hardscapes.art
+scale design.dimensions.proportions.density

Placemaking Cards