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Barcelona vs Paris

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please I need help with 7 slides of urban grains between Barcelona and Paris . See the attachment below of the rubric .. Assignment 1 |Elements of Urban Design

Course: 

ARCH 344

Theories of Urban Design

Instructor:

Ms. Majd Melhim

Submission Mode:

Groups (4 students per group)

Submission Date:

Wednesday 5th Oct. 

(due before 10:00 am)

Submission type:

PDF 

Grade:

5%

Referring to Lecture 1 - Introduction to Urban Design, Elements of Urban Form were explained in general.

o Urban Structure 

o Urban Grain 

o Density + Mix

o Height and Massing 

o Streetscape + Landscape 

o Façade + Interface 

In your group, choose elements of the above and do an in-depth reading and searching about them providing a comprehensive comparative analysis on case studies as part of the group work.

? A group of 4 will cover 4 elements. A group of 3 will cover 3 elements.  

? Give a coherent presentation summary. (25 - 30slides maximum).

Include the following:

1. For each element – A thorough explanation and definition.

2. For each element – choose 2 international examplesof cities to clarify the definition providing a description and explanation of the related urban qualities. Ideally the 2 examples should contrast in a way or another from the point of view you are studying. (Use maps, diagrams, photographs, and infographics).

3. As a group, choose 1 neighborhood or district in Riyadh city (it could be the neighborhood you live in or regularly visit). Provide an analysis of the neighborhood explaining and reflecting on all chosen elements. (Use maps, diagrams, photographs, and infographics).

4. Discuss how these elements influence lifestyle and human behavior within the different cities you studied. 

5. Names of all group members should be included.