Th e compositional role of buildings for spectacle in the urban context

Abstract

Public institutions for spectacle are given special attention in detailed urban plans, serving as dominant features and accents in the urban context. Th e importance of buildings of this type requires not only a careful search for the architectural image, taking into account the form of representation, but also the identifi cation of the uniqueness of the object designed to solve urban planning tasks. Aesthetics inspired by buildings for spectacle affi rm and validate their compositional role, cultural and artistic value being described by evaluation criteria such as spatial proportion and structure, visual openings and ability to provide views, expression and style, image and identity, spirit of the time and atmosphere of the place. Th e spectacular side of these buildings becomes evident through the intensifi cation of the formal features: from the treatment of the fronts to the decorative elements.