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Form, Space and Design

From the Persian to the European Experience

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  • Studies the principles of urban spatial organization of historic cities, offering design guidance
  • Defines qualitative criteria
  • Illustrations integrated with explanatory text give a better understanding of the subject
  • Proposes a design policy for the future

Part of the book series: The Urban Book Series (UBS)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Origin and Continuity

    • Mahmoud Tavassoli
    Pages 1-21
  3. Flowing Spaces, Flowing Forms

    • Mahmoud Tavassoli
    Pages 23-39
  4. The Concept of Space

    • Mahmoud Tavassoli
    Pages 57-80
  5. Design of Urban Block

    • Mahmoud Tavassoli
    Pages 81-97
  6. Conclusion

    • Mahmoud Tavassoli
    Pages 99-130
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 131-138

About this book

This book studies the principles of urban spatial organization of historic cities. It can be considered a guide to design, presenting qualitative criteria to satisfy practical needs. The subject is explored through interconnected chapters, each addressing an important aspect of form-space and design values, knowledge and our present problems.  

In this book the interpretation is artistic and socio-cultural. Discussion is not concentrated on singular urban space but on interrelated spaces and elements across the city, and complexes. Considering the comparative aspects of study, the reader will notice that despite cultural differences, there is a common understanding in artistic creativity and sensibility in the presented examples.


Authors and Affiliations

  • (emeritus), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

    Mahmoud Tavassoli

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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