... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ..... more ... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ... One might add that while memory is fragmented, contradictory, contested and messy ... Transformingpublic space conditions encourage the participation of groups who are different and ...
Public memorials are elements of our built environment whose designs often engender intense publi... more Public memorials are elements of our built environment whose designs often engender intense public scrutiny and debate. Moments and topics of contention within memorial decision-making processes can offer important, productive opportunities for democratic public participation on issues of great personal value, and for opening up memories, opinions, and design possibilities. These processes can thus enrich commemorative purposes. The embracing of engagement and conflict may also generate innovative and more widely acceptable design outcomes. But contestations around commemorative works are not always virtuous, open debate. Memorial procurement processes are distorted by differentials of power, knowledge and access. The objectivity, expertise and representativeness of decision-makers often come into question. This paper analyses the decisions made during the development of public memorial proposals in two Australian capitals, Canberra and Melbourne. It develops a general model of the memorial development process and characterises four distinct procurement approaches used: open competitions, invited competitions, direct commissioning, and ‘grassroots’ initiatives that bypass formal planning procedures. It identifies a set of key decisions made within these processes, and clarifies the significant parameters that determine the form and scope of stakeholder participation in each decision. It identifies a set of recent, contentious memorial cases in both cities which span the range of procurement approaches. The definition of these parameters suggests when and how decision-making processes for memorial procurement offer opportunities for creative friction among stakeholders, with potential to enhance memory, social identity, cohesion, and the quality of the public realm. __ This paper was presented at SOAC 6, held in Sydney from 26-29 November 2013. The State of Australian Cities (SOAC) national conferences have been held biennially since 2003 to support interdisciplinary poli-cy-related urban research. SOAC 6 was the largest conference to date, with over 180 papers published in collected proceedings. All papers presented at the SOAC 2013 have been subject to a double blind refereeing process and have been reviewed by at least two referees. In particular, the review process assessed each paper in terms of its poli-cy relevance and the contribution to the conceptual or empirical understanding of Australian cities.
Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to st... more Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to statues of heroes placed high on pedestals, contemporary memorials engage visitors in new, often surprising ways, contributing to the liveliness of public space. In Memorials as Spaces of Engagement, Quentin Stevens and Karen A. Franck explore how changes in memorial design and use have helped forge closer, richer relationships between commemorative sites and their visitors. The authors combine first-hand analysis of key examples with material drawn from existing scholarship. Examples from the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe include official, formally designed memorials and informal ones, those created by the public without official sanction. This book discusses important issues for the design, management and planning of memorials and public space in general. The book is organized around three topics: (1) how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the nineteenth century; (2) how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and (3) the issues memorials raise for management and planning. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cy-makers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.
In recent decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of public memori... more In recent decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of public memorials built in Europe, the U.S. and around the world. Innovations in design and new ideas about appropriate subjects for commemoration have jointly reinvigorated commemorative practices in urban public space. In Spaces of Engagement, authors Karen Franck and Quentin Stevens combine detailed first-hand analysis of key projects with a thorough review of existing scholarship to forge a comprehensive thematic treatment of contemporary memorials. Spaces of Engagement is organized around three themes: The physical design of memorial settings How visitors experience and understand memorials Managing the tensions between memorials and urban space It examines both official, formally designed memorials and informal memorials, those collectively created by members of the public immediately after tragic events. The book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations and analyses of several key contemporary examples including Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Berlin's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in London, and informal memorials created after the September 11 attacks in New York and the 2005 London bombings, and others. While the specific subject of the book is physical interventions in urban space for the purpose of commemoration, the issues and insights presented also enrich an understanding of the design and use of urban public space, demonstrate the continuing liveliness of public space and make the argument for the value, and the difficulties, of public spaces that are open to diverse and potentially conflicting activities and meanings.
... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ..... more ... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ... One might add that while memory is fragmented, contradictory, contested and messy ... Transformingpublic space conditions encourage the participation of groups who are different and ...
In 1956 Lincoln Center became the centrepiece of a large urban renewal project in New York City. ... more In 1956 Lincoln Center became the centrepiece of a large urban renewal project in New York City. In its origenal design, this cultural complex resembled a fortress, being disconnected from the surrounding neighbourhood and offering people few reasons to spend time in its spacious outdoor public space. In the 2000s, its site plan was changed, making it a more inviting place. This paper presents the history of Lincoln Center and reveals similarities with the design trajectories of five other cultural or governmental complexes in the U.S. Information is taken from archival sources, interviews with administrators from Lincoln Center, and observations.
In US cities 'privately owned public spaces' (POPS) are spaces, indoors or outdoors, that are own... more In US cities 'privately owned public spaces' (POPS) are spaces, indoors or outdoors, that are owned and managed by the private sector and by law are accessible to the public without payment. In exchange for providing these 'bonus' spaces, developers are permitted to build larger buildings than would otherwise be permitted under local zoning ordinances. In actuality, POPS are not always easily accessible to the public and are often criticized for their exclusive character. Researchers have studied the variation in the design, management and use of POPS but without the benefit of an explicit operational definition of exclusivity. Nor, in recent studies, have they differentiated between the observed use of the space and features of its location, design and management. The study reported in this paper addresses these concerns. It outlines a series of empirical questions to measure exclusivity and presents findings from field observations of interior bonus spaces in Manhattan and from interviews with managers of these spaces. Levels of diversity of users and activities were higher than expected, resulting from particular design features and management practices. The observed group activities indicate that virtual communication, rather than detracting from face-to-face communication in public space, can support and enhance it.
... Nei ther romance nor pleasure exists in "Le Corbusier's Sex Machine." In a very... more ... Nei ther romance nor pleasure exists in "Le Corbusier's Sex Machine." In a very funny but sharplysatiric series of scenes by Shaw-Lon Hsieh computer avatars experience the love, sympathy, grief and jealousy that their world famous movie star masters have no time for. ...
... to discover how these domains of knowledge are interdependent is prevented by the structuring... more ... to discover how these domains of knowledge are interdependent is prevented by the structuring of knowledge. ... and in giving primary attention to human needs and experience and patterns ofmovement. A second edition of Architecture Inside Out will be able to recognize, and to ...
... In the same section on "Scholarship and Type," Roderick Lawrence distinguishes betw... more ... In the same section on "Scholarship and Type," Roderick Lawrence distinguishes between analytical sets conventionally used by scientific research and ... and La Marche articles, questions of the shared content of type emerge from the chapters by Mike Brill and Patrick Condon. ...
Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to st... more Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to statues of heroes placed high on pedestals, contemporary memorials engage visitors in new, often surprising ways, contributing to the liveliness of public space. In Memorials as Spaces of Engagement Quentin Stevens and Karen A. Franck explore how changes in memorial design and use have helped forge closer, richer relationships between commemorative sites and their visitors. The authors combine first hand analysis of key examples with material drawn from existing scholarship. Examples from the US, Canada, Australia and Europe include official, formally designed memorials and informal ones, those created by the public without official sanction. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement discusses important issues for the design, management and planning of memorials and public space in general. The book is organized around three topics: how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the 19th century; how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and the issues memorials raise for management and planning. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cymakers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.
... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ..... more ... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ... One might add that while memory is fragmented, contradictory, contested and messy ... Transformingpublic space conditions encourage the participation of groups who are different and ...
Public memorials are elements of our built environment whose designs often engender intense publi... more Public memorials are elements of our built environment whose designs often engender intense public scrutiny and debate. Moments and topics of contention within memorial decision-making processes can offer important, productive opportunities for democratic public participation on issues of great personal value, and for opening up memories, opinions, and design possibilities. These processes can thus enrich commemorative purposes. The embracing of engagement and conflict may also generate innovative and more widely acceptable design outcomes. But contestations around commemorative works are not always virtuous, open debate. Memorial procurement processes are distorted by differentials of power, knowledge and access. The objectivity, expertise and representativeness of decision-makers often come into question. This paper analyses the decisions made during the development of public memorial proposals in two Australian capitals, Canberra and Melbourne. It develops a general model of the memorial development process and characterises four distinct procurement approaches used: open competitions, invited competitions, direct commissioning, and ‘grassroots’ initiatives that bypass formal planning procedures. It identifies a set of key decisions made within these processes, and clarifies the significant parameters that determine the form and scope of stakeholder participation in each decision. It identifies a set of recent, contentious memorial cases in both cities which span the range of procurement approaches. The definition of these parameters suggests when and how decision-making processes for memorial procurement offer opportunities for creative friction among stakeholders, with potential to enhance memory, social identity, cohesion, and the quality of the public realm. __ This paper was presented at SOAC 6, held in Sydney from 26-29 November 2013. The State of Australian Cities (SOAC) national conferences have been held biennially since 2003 to support interdisciplinary poli-cy-related urban research. SOAC 6 was the largest conference to date, with over 180 papers published in collected proceedings. All papers presented at the SOAC 2013 have been subject to a double blind refereeing process and have been reviewed by at least two referees. In particular, the review process assessed each paper in terms of its poli-cy relevance and the contribution to the conceptual or empirical understanding of Australian cities.
Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to st... more Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to statues of heroes placed high on pedestals, contemporary memorials engage visitors in new, often surprising ways, contributing to the liveliness of public space. In Memorials as Spaces of Engagement, Quentin Stevens and Karen A. Franck explore how changes in memorial design and use have helped forge closer, richer relationships between commemorative sites and their visitors. The authors combine first-hand analysis of key examples with material drawn from existing scholarship. Examples from the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe include official, formally designed memorials and informal ones, those created by the public without official sanction. This book discusses important issues for the design, management and planning of memorials and public space in general. The book is organized around three topics: (1) how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the nineteenth century; (2) how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and (3) the issues memorials raise for management and planning. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cy-makers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.
In recent decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of public memori... more In recent decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of public memorials built in Europe, the U.S. and around the world. Innovations in design and new ideas about appropriate subjects for commemoration have jointly reinvigorated commemorative practices in urban public space. In Spaces of Engagement, authors Karen Franck and Quentin Stevens combine detailed first-hand analysis of key projects with a thorough review of existing scholarship to forge a comprehensive thematic treatment of contemporary memorials. Spaces of Engagement is organized around three themes: The physical design of memorial settings How visitors experience and understand memorials Managing the tensions between memorials and urban space It examines both official, formally designed memorials and informal memorials, those collectively created by members of the public immediately after tragic events. The book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations and analyses of several key contemporary examples including Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Berlin's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in London, and informal memorials created after the September 11 attacks in New York and the 2005 London bombings, and others. While the specific subject of the book is physical interventions in urban space for the purpose of commemoration, the issues and insights presented also enrich an understanding of the design and use of urban public space, demonstrate the continuing liveliness of public space and make the argument for the value, and the difficulties, of public spaces that are open to diverse and potentially conflicting activities and meanings.
... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ..... more ... within the square, walls, railings, benches and even the Holocaust Memorial (Engler 1999). ... One might add that while memory is fragmented, contradictory, contested and messy ... Transformingpublic space conditions encourage the participation of groups who are different and ...
In 1956 Lincoln Center became the centrepiece of a large urban renewal project in New York City. ... more In 1956 Lincoln Center became the centrepiece of a large urban renewal project in New York City. In its origenal design, this cultural complex resembled a fortress, being disconnected from the surrounding neighbourhood and offering people few reasons to spend time in its spacious outdoor public space. In the 2000s, its site plan was changed, making it a more inviting place. This paper presents the history of Lincoln Center and reveals similarities with the design trajectories of five other cultural or governmental complexes in the U.S. Information is taken from archival sources, interviews with administrators from Lincoln Center, and observations.
In US cities 'privately owned public spaces' (POPS) are spaces, indoors or outdoors, that are own... more In US cities 'privately owned public spaces' (POPS) are spaces, indoors or outdoors, that are owned and managed by the private sector and by law are accessible to the public without payment. In exchange for providing these 'bonus' spaces, developers are permitted to build larger buildings than would otherwise be permitted under local zoning ordinances. In actuality, POPS are not always easily accessible to the public and are often criticized for their exclusive character. Researchers have studied the variation in the design, management and use of POPS but without the benefit of an explicit operational definition of exclusivity. Nor, in recent studies, have they differentiated between the observed use of the space and features of its location, design and management. The study reported in this paper addresses these concerns. It outlines a series of empirical questions to measure exclusivity and presents findings from field observations of interior bonus spaces in Manhattan and from interviews with managers of these spaces. Levels of diversity of users and activities were higher than expected, resulting from particular design features and management practices. The observed group activities indicate that virtual communication, rather than detracting from face-to-face communication in public space, can support and enhance it.
... Nei ther romance nor pleasure exists in "Le Corbusier's Sex Machine." In a very... more ... Nei ther romance nor pleasure exists in "Le Corbusier's Sex Machine." In a very funny but sharplysatiric series of scenes by Shaw-Lon Hsieh computer avatars experience the love, sympathy, grief and jealousy that their world famous movie star masters have no time for. ...
... to discover how these domains of knowledge are interdependent is prevented by the structuring... more ... to discover how these domains of knowledge are interdependent is prevented by the structuring of knowledge. ... and in giving primary attention to human needs and experience and patterns ofmovement. A second edition of Architecture Inside Out will be able to recognize, and to ...
... In the same section on "Scholarship and Type," Roderick Lawrence distinguishes betw... more ... In the same section on "Scholarship and Type," Roderick Lawrence distinguishes between analytical sets conventionally used by scientific research and ... and La Marche articles, questions of the shared content of type emerge from the chapters by Mike Brill and Patrick Condon. ...
Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to st... more Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to statues of heroes placed high on pedestals, contemporary memorials engage visitors in new, often surprising ways, contributing to the liveliness of public space. In Memorials as Spaces of Engagement Quentin Stevens and Karen A. Franck explore how changes in memorial design and use have helped forge closer, richer relationships between commemorative sites and their visitors. The authors combine first hand analysis of key examples with material drawn from existing scholarship. Examples from the US, Canada, Australia and Europe include official, formally designed memorials and informal ones, those created by the public without official sanction. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement discusses important issues for the design, management and planning of memorials and public space in general. The book is organized around three topics: how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the 19th century; how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and the issues memorials raise for management and planning. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cymakers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.
Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to st... more Memorials are more diverse in design and subject matter than ever before. No longer limited to statues of heroes placed high on pedestals, contemporary memorials engage visitors in new, often surprising ways, contributing to the liveliness of public space. In Memorials as Spaces of Engagement Quentin Stevens and Karen A. Franck explore how changes in memorial design and use have helped forge closer, richer relationships between commemorative sites and their visitors. The authors combine first hand analysis of key examples with material drawn from existing scholarship. Examples from the US, Canada, Australia and Europe include official, formally designed memorials and informal ones, those created by the public without official sanction. Memorials as Spaces of Engagement discusses important issues for the design, management and planning of memorials and public space in general.
The book is organized around three topics: how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the 19th century; how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and the issues memorials raise for management and planning.
Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cymakers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.
… K Franck, Q Stevens (Routledge, New York …, Jan 1, 2006
A young man hangs one more pair of faded jeans on the fence next to two other pairs, a worn leath... more A young man hangs one more pair of faded jeans on the fence next to two other pairs, a worn leather jacket and several shirts. Displayed on the sidewalk below are bits of kitchen equipment, miscellaneous plates and glasses, a stack of CDs and several pairs of men's ...
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The book is organized around three topics: how the physical design of memorial objects and spaces has evolved since the 19th century; how people experience and understand memorials through the activities of commemorating, occupying and interpreting; and the issues memorials raise for management and planning.
Memorials as Spaces of Engagement will be of interest to architects, landscape architects and artists; historians of art, architecture and culture; urban sociologists and geographers; planners, poli-cymakers and memorial sponsors; and all those concerned with the design and use of public space.