Reconceptualizing urban identity: a study of Hanoi's form and pattern languages from 1873 to 1902

Urban identity has been an elusive challenge in urban studies. This research investigates Hanoi's identity from 1873 to 1902 employing a methodology grounded in pattern and form languages, alongside the newly-developed Coherent Index. It finds that Hanoi's late nineteenth-century form emph...

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Published in:Journal of urban design Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 428 - 451
Main Author: Nguyen, Ngoc Hong
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Nottingham Routledge 03.07.2024
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
19th century
Coherent Index
Comprehension
Distinctiveness
form language
generative process
Identity
Interdependence
Languages
pattern language
Prestige
Research methodology
Symbolism
Urban areas
Urban populations
Urban studies
ISSN:1357-4809, 1469-9664
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Summary:Urban identity has been an elusive challenge in urban studies. This research investigates Hanoi's identity from 1873 to 1902 employing a methodology grounded in pattern and form languages, alongside the newly-developed Coherent Index. It finds that Hanoi's late nineteenth-century form emphasized multiple scales, clear connections between urban elements, and the prominence of focal points and distinctiveness. The city's form has been shaped by the interdependence of social and political needs among its diverse populations, connection to nature, and prestige, security, and symbolism. This research broadens the scope of urban identity across diverse contexts, enhancing comprehension of its intricate nature.
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ISSN:1357-4809
1469-9664
DOI:10.1080/13574809.2023.2257610