Notes
Movement and Pause
Urban space is defined by rhythm. Movement creates flow, pause creates place.
Everyday Density
Density is not only a question of height. It is shaped by overlap, timing, and shared use throughout the day.
Book - The War of Streets and Houses
Selected texts on the city. Collected and translated from French by Sharon Rotbard.
The Human Scale
In a vertically growing city, the real challenge isn't the skyline—it's what happens at eye level. The meeting point between building and sidewalk is where urban quality of life is determined.
Grid and Flexibility
A clear system of rules (Grid) is not a limitation; it is an infrastructure for freedom. When the planning framework is strong and precise, it allows the life within it to evolve organically.
Observation: Public Square
A successful square is not the most beautifully designed one, but the one where people choose to sit even without a specific reason. Success is measured by staying, not just passing through.