Journal - Abstracts vol.7 nr.1 (2003)

M. Barke - Urban landscape regions and conservation: new approaches and problems in Antequerra, Málaga Province, Spain

This paper describes the approach taken in attempting to deal with the problems of urban conservation in the Andalucían town of Antequera. The methodology adopted in formulating a Special Plan bears a close resemblance to that advocated by M.R.G. Conzen in identifying distinctive spatial units as the starting point for the future management of the townscape, based on plan elements, building types and land use. However, amongst the problems that will be encountered in implementing the Plan are the intense pressure for retail change in central but historic areas, the modernization of traditional housing in residential areas and, in the absence of a significant tourist industry, the limited perceived value of the townscape as a resource in itself.

G. Cataldi - From Muratori to Caniggia: the origins and development of the Italian school of design typology

This paper attempts to provide a better understanding of the development of the ideas of the Italian school of design typology. In the case of the two leading contributors to that school, the fact that one (Saverio Muratori) taught the other (Gianfranco Caniggia) is a dominant theme. However, as in the history of ideas more generally, it is difficult to trace the various influences on the thinking of these key individuals. Ideas about culture, philosophy and architecture that were circulating in Italy, in particular in the 1920s and 1930s, helped to stimulate Muratori's fundamental conceptions of architectural organism, type, tissue and built environment, urban development process, territory and active history.