An Inclusive Approach of Urban Open Space Analysis via Field Sketching

Seloua Benkaid Kasbah; Anna Eplényi

doi:10.22616/j.landarchart.2023.23.04

Authors

Seloua Benkaid Kasbah Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Faculty of Landscape Architecture and urbanism, Institute of Garden Art and Landscape Design, Department of Garden Art
Anna Eplényi The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, Institute of Garden Art and Landscape Design, Department of Garden Art.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22616/j.landarchart.2023.23.04

Keywords:

Field sketch drawing, landscape architecture, place theory, experiential dimension, on-site analysis

Abstract

This research explores how field sketch drawing can help in understanding, and analysing urban open spaces, and their potential roles for their experiential dimension.
The research begins with a theoretical interpretation of the term “Place” and an examination of the components that make up an urban open space. This is followed by an analytical study of field sketch drawing techniques, which are selected and applied to develop an inclusive approach for analysing urban open spaces via field sketching.
The final product of this research includes a theoretical study of urban space components and field sketching, serving as a comprehensive guide for analysing urban spaces through field sketching.
The research findings highlight the potential of field sketch drawing as a valuable method for understanding and analysing urban open spaces, and its ability to enhance the experiential dimension of these spaces. The proposed inclusive field sketching approach provides a practical tool for designers and planners to conduct on-site analysis and generate preliminary design proposals for urban open spaces. The results of this research contribute to the field landscape architecture and design by providing insights and recommendations for incorporating field sketching as a valuable approach in the analysis and design of urban open spaces.

Author Biographies

Seloua Benkaid Kasbah, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Faculty of Landscape Architecture and urbanism, Institute of Garden Art and Landscape Design, Department of Garden Art

Landscape Architect, Ph.D. Student, and Teacher Assistant and Teacher at Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, Institute of Garden Art and Landscape Design, Department of Garden Art. Teacher at the GYIK-Creative Kids Workshop Gallery, Budapest, Hungary. She focuses her research on Designing Sculpture Parks Experiences.

Anna Eplényi, The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, Institute of Garden Art and Landscape Design, Department of Garden Art.

Ph.D, She teaches garden history, freehand drawing, landscape sketching, and other creative art modules in contemporary design. She focuses her research on contemporary, artistic terrain modelling within the framework of a scholarship from the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2018-22). This research was ECLAASS-Awarded in 2022, Ljubljana. She has been the teacher and leader of the GYIK-Creative Kids Workshop at the National Gallery, Budapest.

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