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Urban Design B.arch Notes

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Mohamed Sathak A J Academy of Architecture

Model Exam
Date:11.10.19
Subject code and Subject: AR6911 URBAN DESIGN
Duration: 3 hours
Part A (10x2 =20)

1. Mention any two common features of urban and rural area.


2. How does an open place transform itself into a social space?
3. Why is Fatehpur Sikri an acclaimed city?
4. Write a short note on traditional towns of India.
5. Name the author of " the life and death of great American cities".
6. Brief on collective memory.
7. Brief the term "generic form".
8. What is urban sprawl?
9. Name two case studies to evaluate national and international scenario of
urban design.
10. Write a note on globalization.

Part B (5x16=80)
Answer either (a) or (b)
11.
a. What is the role of an urban designer? Outline the objectives of
urban design as a discipline.
(or)
b. Write about the various views, philosophies and approaches to
urban design as suggested by any one pioneer of urban design.
12.
a. Trace the concept of urbanism from Greek and Roman civilization.
(or)
b. Describe the evolution of urbanism in ancient India.
Discuss the characteristics of urban spaces in Indian context.

13.
a. Explain how the theoretical viewports of Jane Jacobs made a
difference in the perception of cities.
(or)
b. Elaborate on William Whyte’s idea of a successful public space.

14.
a. Discuss about the contemporary urban issues and the possible ways
to address them.
(or)
b. Explain the need for urban conservation with a case study.
15.
a. Consider an urban design project in India and elaborate the
strategies and methods involved.
(or)
b. Compare and contrast from your knowledge the public space
character of developing and developed cities with relevant sketches.

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