Infrastructure as Public Art: Additional Value and Identity of Landscape

Milos Stipcic

doi:10.6092/issn.2036-1602/5034

Authors

Milos Stipcic University of Belgrade
Architect, graduated from the University of Belgrade and a PhD candidate at Polytechnic University of Catalonia. His research is about public spaces and infrastructure. He worked in several architectural and urban design studios in Barcelona and Belgrade. He held lectures on different universities (UPC, Belgrade University and Trinity College - Barcelona) and participated in international conferences.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-1602/5034

Keywords:

Urban landscape, public space, transport infrastructure, mobility strategies, public art

Abstract

This article explores complexity of conceptualization of transport infrastructure as an affirmative element of urban landscape, through design process which amalgamates distinctive qualities and aesthetic excellence with its operational and serviceable character. The study is exemplified through case of tram system in Strasbourg and it consists out of four parts. First part describes synergy between modern trams as mobility strategy and a renewal of public space as a part of that comprehensive strategy. Second part is a theoretical framework and reflects about relationship between infrastructure and sense of the place. Third part is analysis of three representative intermodal nodes with the quality of an assemblage within their urban landscapes. The last part summarizes the indicators of design and author’s position applied to conceive these projects.

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