Title: The Re-emergence of the Courtyard [Housing on Toronto's Main Streets]
Abstract:The Re-emergence of the Courtyard Ideas in architecture and urban design seem to re-appear periodically, as if they were advanced by a swinging pendulum. Earlier in this century, the Modern movement r...The Re-emergence of the Courtyard Ideas in architecture and urban design seem to re-appear periodically, as if they were advanced by a swinging pendulum. Earlier in this century, the Modern movement rejected not only the traditional pattern of streets and blocks as a way of organizing cities, but also the types of buildings — which often incorporated interior courts within the block— that traditionally lined streets. In the quest to provide residents with light, views and privacy, the slab, the tower and the free-standing villa emerged victorious, as objects in open space. But this typology turned out to be a severe case of overreaction. Another generation of architects, planners and citizens has discovered that it is difficult to compose workable, animated and viable public spaces with such constituent elements. As the idea of the street This mid-block site, a missing tooth in an other wise complete block of buildings, abuts a group of high-density, high-rise resi dential buildings. has been rehabilitated and restored to its appropriate place as a key element in the com position of cities, so has the idea of the interior court, its historical and logical companion.Read More
Publication Year: 1991
Publication Date: 1991-01-15
Language: en
Type: article
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