Reinvigorating Urban Under Space:Towards a New Type of Public Landscape

Authors

Yujia Wang
Gandong Cai

Publication Date

2017-12-01

Abstract

The proposition of this paper is to examine the agency of landscape in subverting, energizing and reinvigorating a specific kind of deserted space in cities - Urban Under Space. The term Urban UnderSpace refers to residual infrastructural spaces, such as under-bridge space, abandoned subway stations, air raid shelters, etc. The wide availability and continued generation of Urban Under Space in cities that were investigated in North America and Asia reflect a problem in modern planning. But it also provides an opportunity of positioning these piecesas a network of new urban landscapes that can offer a unique and attractive public space experience. The paper provides an elaboration of the invented term, a case analysis of the creative re-use of Air Raid Shelters in Chongqing, and a systematic research to prototype the issues and opportunities as related to such spaces. The paper also discusses its potential as a ground for unique urban public experiences.

First Page

41

Last Page

58

Recommended Citation

Wang, Yujia and Cai, Gandong (2017) "Reinvigorating Urban Under Space:Towards a New Type of Public Landscape," NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning): Vol. 13: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/nakhara/vol13/iss1/4