Theory of city form Lecture 3: Normative Theory II: The City as Machine
Channel: Dezign Ark
Date: 2019-07-09

See full course here: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/architecture/4-241j-theory-of-city-form-spring-2013/

This lecture covers the machine model, characterized by visual economy, decentralization, and urbanizing at low costs. Comparisons are drawn between the cosmic model, with examples including colonial expansion in Greece, Roman cities, and French bastides.

Instructor: Julian Beinart

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