Look back to London

Article Abstract:

Urban form is determined by movement, not merely the static features of buildings and street layout. This is illustrated by comparing the activity in parts of London with that in Milton Keynes, England. In London, the street plan appears to be incomprehensible but actually provides many areas where the lines used by people moving through the city intersect. This creates spaces where city life, shops, cafes, cultural facilities succeed naturally. Conversely, the planned new town allows far fewer natural intersections and actually aims to separate activity. This creates a static, lifeless town.

Social aspects, Environmental aspects, London, England, City planning, Urban planning, Milton Keynes, England, Urban land use, City and town life, Urban life

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Learning from experience: the addition of a nursery to St Mary's RC School in Kilburn, London by Allford Hall Monaghan Morriss is based on the idea of a 'secret garden' and provides a child's eye view on a harsh world

Article Abstract:

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris was the architect for a new nursery facility at St Mary's RC Infants' School in Kilburn. It is a framed building with a play area opening on to a playground raised above the level of surrounding roads. The building was scaled to control views and four systems of windows were used.

Design and construction, Nurseries (Infants), Infant nurseries

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