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DOI	10.1057/udi.2009.18
	Brazilian cities: Fragmentary space, patchwork and oasis in the labyrinth
	Medeiros, Valerio; de Holanda, Frederico
通讯作者	Medeiros, V (corresponding author), Chamber Deputies, Architect Projects Dept, SQN 406,Bloco 1,Apto 202, BR-70847090 Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
来源期刊	URBAN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
ISSN	1357-5317
出版年	2010
卷号	15 期号:2 页码:73-89
英文摘要	This paper explores analytical tools designed to describe urban form-space structure at a global level, eventually in quantitative mode, by a configurational approach based on the space syntax theory. The sample consists of 44 Brazilian cities, selected by demographic and cultural heritage criteria. Brazilian city configuration is contrasted with that of another 120 cities worldwide, comprising a total sample of 164 urban settlements. Analysing topological and geometrical aspects, this paper aims at revealing attributes emerging from relations among parts in a system. Urbanistic features are investigated in an endeavour to understand how different layouts can be classified into specific spatial types. The city is evaluated according to its hierarchical structure, measured mainly in terms of its topological accessibility. The approach is underpinned by the theoretical, methodological and technical apparatus of space syntax theory, employing axial map representation and its attributes. GIS tools are used to organise the database. The paper seeks to answer a question - is there a typical Brazilian city, contrasting with a world panorama? - that is limited in scope by the exploratory nature and the specific approach of the research. Four types of variables are considered, related to (1) form and distribution; (2) density and compactness; (3) topology; and (4) zoning/centralities. Three expressions summarise the findings and convey the idea of a typical Brazilian city - fragmentary space, patchwork and oasis in the labyrinth.
英文关键词	Brazilian cities space syntax theory urban configuration comparative urban studies urban space-form
类型	Article
语种	英语
收录类别	AHCI
WOS记录号	WOS:000279354700002
WOS类目	Architecture ; Regional & Urban Planning ; Urban Studies
WOS研究方向	Architecture ; Public Administration ; Urban Studies
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/360827
作者单位	[Medeiros, Valerio] Chamber Deputies, Architect Projects Dept, BR-70847090 Brasilia, DF, Brazil; [de Holanda, Frederico] Univ Brasilia, BR-73105907 Brasilia, DF, Brazil
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Medeiros, Valerio,de Holanda, Frederico. Brazilian cities: Fragmentary space, patchwork and oasis in the labyrinth[J],2010,15(2):73-89.
APA	Medeiros, Valerio,&de Holanda, Frederico.(2010).Brazilian cities: Fragmentary space, patchwork and oasis in the labyrinth.URBAN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL,15(2),73-89.
MLA	Medeiros, Valerio,et al."Brazilian cities: Fragmentary space, patchwork and oasis in the labyrinth".URBAN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL 15.2(2010):73-89.