Generative Transformation of Latvian Urban Space: “Blue” and “Green” Structures in the Planning and the Landscape of Cities’ Historical Centres

Proceedings of XXII Generative Art 2019 Conference Edited by Celestino Soddu and Enrica Colabella 2019
Silvija Ozola

The first towns in the territory of Latvia were founded in the 14th century, when strangers conquered land and built fortresses along waterways and earth roads in places that provided protection. Now the construction of former urban structures created in the natural environment and the network of ancient streets determine the landscape and artistic expression of historical centers in Latvian cities, whose functional and economic potential has changed in the course of time. A completely different social environment and artistic values have been created, and historic centers of cities are being reconstructed. In order to preserve old urban structures created in the natural environment, new natural and decorative elements are included in space of cities’ historical centers. In the process of urban transformation, a creative and generative approach allows the preservation of the identity of the historical environment, even complemented by “blue” and “green” structures.

Atslēgas vārdi
artistic expression, city’s historical centre, identity, natural environment, urban transformation

Ozola, S. Generative Transformation of Latvian Urban Space: “Blue” and “Green” Structures in the Planning and the Landscape of Cities’ Historical Centres. No: Proceedings of XXII Generative Art 2019 Conference Edited by Celestino Soddu and Enrica Colabella, Itālija, Roma, 19.-21. decembris, 2019. Rome: Domus Argenia Publisher, 2019, 376.-395.lpp. ISBN 978-88-96610-39-8.

Publikācijas valoda
English (en)