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Supergrid and Superblock: Lessons in Urban Structure from China and Japan [Kietas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Hardback, 246 pages, aukštis x plotis: 246x174 mm, weight: 735 g, 142 Halftones, color; 11 Halftones, black and white; 142 Illustrations, color; 11 Illustrations, black and white
  • Serija: Planning, History and Environment Series
  • Išleidimo metai: 03-Oct-2022
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0367478889
  • ISBN-13: 9780367478889
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  • Formatas: Hardback, 246 pages, aukštis x plotis: 246x174 mm, weight: 735 g, 142 Halftones, color; 11 Halftones, black and white; 142 Illustrations, color; 11 Illustrations, black and white
  • Serija: Planning, History and Environment Series
  • Išleidimo metai: 03-Oct-2022
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0367478889
  • ISBN-13: 9780367478889
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"In this superbly illustrated book Xiaofei Chen presents the first analysis in English of a ubiquitous East Asian urban phenomenon: the supergrid and superblock urban structure. The book opens with an introductory essay by Barrie Shelton in which he setsthe scene for what is to follow, emphasizing how alien this structure was to Western urban design culture where radial patterns of development were the norm. Then, in her first chapter, Chen explains the make-up of the supergrid and superblock urban structure and its contrasting Chinese and Japanese forms. In the following three chapters she digs deep into the history, cultural origins, and underlying design philosophy of the supergrid and superblock to show how, under different cultural influences, the model has developed into two distinct forms. Two further chapters (5 and 6) provide detailed analysis of two sample superblocks in China (in Xi'an and Nanjing) and two in Japan (in Kyoto and Osaka) to reveal the relative advantages and disadvantages of how the structure is manifest in the two countries. In her conclusion she discusses her findings to show how and why the supergrid and superblock structure is a valuable urban design model which, with regional adjustments, can be used effectively in cities other than those of East Asia"--

In this superbly illustrated book Xiaofei Chen presents the first analysis in English of a ubiquitous East Asian urban phenomenon: the supergrid and superblock urban structure.



In this superbly illustrated book Xiaofei Chen presents the first analysis in English of a ubiquitous East Asian urban phenomenon: the supergrid and superblock urban structure. The book opens with an introductory essay by Barrie Shelton in which he sets the scene for what is to follow, emphasizing how alien this structure was to Western urban design culture where radial patterns of development were the norm. Then, in her first chapter, Chen explains the make-up of the supergrid and superblock urban structure and its contrasting Chinese and Japanese forms. In the following three chapters she digs deep into the history, cultural origins, and underlying design philosophy of the supergrid and superblock to show how, under different cultural influences, the model has developed into two distinct forms. Two further chapters (5 and 6) provide detailed analysis of two sample superblocks in China (in Xi’an and Nanjing) and two in Japan (in Kyoto and Osaka) to reveal the relative advantages and disadvantages of how the structure is manifest in the two countries. In her conclusion she discusses her findings to show how and why the supergrid and superblock structure is a valuable urban design model which, with regional adjustments, can be used effectively in cities other than those of East Asia.

Recenzijos

The classic urban morphological studies tell us not only about the particular places they scrutinize but tend to say something enduring about urban form and society more generally. Supergrid and Superblock is a welcome addition to join the classics and should give both scholars and practitioners food for thought for years to come.

Stephen Marshall, University College London

Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
An Introductory Essay 1(24)
Barrie Shelton
From Radials and Grids to Supergrids and Superblocks
1(24)
Chapter 1 An Eastern Supergrid and Superblock Urban Model
25(11)
Supergrid and Superblocks
26(8)
A Note on Theory and Approach
34(2)
Chapter 2 Supergrid and Superblock History
36(24)
Origins in the East
38(1)
Transformation in China
39(6)
Contemporary China: Fragmentation, Disconnection, and Isolation
45(4)
Developments in Japan
49(5)
Contemporary Japan: Diversity, Vitality, and Convenience
54(3)
Conclusions
57(3)
Chapter 3 Culture
60(29)
Tendencies: Eastern `Areal' and Western `Linear'
61(3)
Similarities: `Areal', Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Directional
64(6)
Difference: Wall- and Floor-oriented Areal Conception
70(6)
Solid and Void
76(2)
Brightness and Darkness
78(2)
Static and Dynamic: `2D + 3D' and `2D' Areal Conception
80(2)
Part and Whole
82(1)
Centrality and Asymmetry
83(1)
Multi-Petal and Multi-Fugal Structure
84(1)
Discussion
85(4)
Chapter 4 Theory
89(28)
Interconnection: The Interplay between Structure, Movement and Activity
90(2)
Organized Complexity: Interrelationship between Form and Function
92(6)
Interrelationships between Street Network and Activities
98(6)
Integration, Connection, and Interaction
104(7)
Key Measures of Form and Function
111(4)
Discussion
115(2)
Chapter 5 Practice in China: JJie Kingdom of Walls and Gates
117(43)
Supergrids of Xi'an and Nanjing
118(6)
Superblocks: Jinyuan, Xi'an and Daguangli, Nanjing
124(8)
Movement, Activity, and Interconnection
132(1)
Connection
133(8)
Interaction
141(9)
Integration
150(7)
Discussion
157(3)
Chapter 6 Practice in Japan: The Hidden Floor
160(44)
The Supergrids of Kyoto and Osaka
162(9)
Superblocks: Shijo-Karasuma and Imazato
171(6)
Movement, Activity and Interconnection
177(2)
Connection
179(8)
Interaction
187(9)
Integration
196(6)
Discussion
202(2)
Chapter 7 Supergrid and Superblock: A System for Global Consideration
204(16)
Chinese and Japanese Superblocks Compared
207(1)
Chinese Version: A Missing Link in the Structure
208(1)
Japanese Version: A Lesson on the Importance of Glocal Streets
209(2)
Design Principles of the Two Versions
211(1)
Advantages and Disadvantages
212(1)
Chinese Superblock: Towards a Solution
213(3)
Inset: Directions for the Supergrid and Superblock System in China
216(4)
Appendix I Chronological Outline of Chinese and Japanese History 220(2)
Appendix II Notes on Data and Method 222(6)
Bibliography 228(14)
Index 242
Xiaofei Chen is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of Qingdao University of Technology. After completing Bachelors (Built Environments) and Masters (Urban Design) degrees at the University of Melbourne, and her PhD from the University of Sydney, she returned to China and to her home city of Qingdao.

Barrie Shelton, author of Learning from the Japanese City and co-author of The Making of Hong Kong (both published in the Planning, History, and Environment series), held senior positions at the Universities of Tasmania, Sydney, and Melbourne. He now lives with his wife Emiko in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.