RESEARCH ON UNDERGROUND SPACE IMAGE AND PRACTICE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL URBAN DESIGN

AUTOR(I) / AUTHOR(S): Zhou Fang, Huang Zhang, Yifeng Lin

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DOI:  10.46793/ACUUS2025.1.17.97

SAŽETAK / ABSTRACT:

Underground spaces exhibit distinct spatial and organizational characteristics compared to above-ground environments, leading to significant differences in human perception, cognition, and urban image elements. Building upon Kevin Lynch’s foundational theory on urban image, which highlights subway stations as key examples of urban separation with conceptual connections to the surface, this research investigates the urban image of underground spaces. The study employs a mixed-methodology approach, utilizing structured interviews and cognitive map drawing exercises within two established underground complexes in Guangzhou: Huacheng Square and Tianhe business district. This primary data collection is further informed by emerging techniques in 3D reconstruction of underground structures, which aid in characterizing the unique elements of the underground urban image. The research comprehensively summarizes the defining features of these elements and delves into their organizational principles. Furthermore, it explores the integrated spatial image organization between above-ground and underground spaces. Based on this analysis, the study proposes formative principles for organizing underground spatial forms and for three-dimensional urban spatial organization that synthesizes above-ground and underground image elements. These principles are intended to serve as fundamental methods for underground space planning and city design. The practical application and validity of these proposed principles have been tested and demonstrated through implementation in  the Xi’an Port District urban design project.

KLJUČNE REČI / KEYWORDS:

Underground space, Image, Three-dimensional Urban Design, Spatial form

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