π Node [[arcades]]
β³ π Resource @flancian/arcades
Arcades
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a [[pattern]]
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in [[a pattern language]]
- "this is one of the most beautiful patterns in the language"
- "covered walkways at the edge of buildings, which are partly inside, partly outside"
- buildings are more unfriendly that they need to be; they could be more inviting. the arcade is a solution to this: a semi-public space at the edge of the building.
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a [[liminal space]]
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[[properties for arcades]]
- they must contain the [[character]] of the inside
- they must work as an extension of the inside and therefore be [[covered]]
- the edges of the ceiling must not be too high
- if possible, the path should pass through buildings (in particular if they are narrow) or connect buildings to each other
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[[rudofsky]] in [[streets for people]] says they "take the place of the ancient forum" — the [[agora]] :)
- he calls them "the most refined street coverings, a tangible expression of civic solidarity — or, should one say, of philanthropy"
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a self-contained semi-open space.
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