Monday, February 7, 2022

Exploring the History of the Ideal Renaissance Cities

 From ArchDaily:

The concept of an “ideal city” is something that is often talked about today, as we look towards the future and think about what aspects of urban life we feel are most important for residents to thrive in a healthy community. However, ideal cities were conceived during the Italian Renaissance, as planners and architects prioritized rationale in their designs focusing on human values, urban capacities, and the recursive waves of cultural and artistic revolutions that influenced large-scale planning schemes.

The ideal Renaissance town was a symmetrical settlement that was centered around a plaza that contained civil buildings and was seen as the most important space from which the rest of the city would interact. The symbolism of the planning was viewed as a new way of seeing the world, dubbed “Imanesimo”, or a system that focused on humanity and collective civilization. Such a city was even built, known now as the town of Pienza. Pienza is one of the cornerstones of what we consider modern-day urban planning, as it was built in a way that best suits the needs of its residents. It considered transportation and social aspects too, even going so far as to incorporate public seating across the city. (Read more.)


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