Jun 8: Townscape

I recently got into a conversation about illustration and Gordon Cullen came up. He illustrated a book called 'Townscape' which I was first introduced to during my undergraduate studies.


Everyday as we wander through cities and towns we come across design elements which are there to add interest. There are lots of these 'elements' and they combine to create the feel of a town as we walk through it. It's also an idea that has been used by Stephen Scoffham at Charney Manor Conferences in the past, as well as by me on 'A' level fieldtrips in times gone by.

You can see some of them in this PDF file (PDF download) along with photographic examples.
You will realise having seen the elements that you see these every day,particularly if you live in a town and have a habit of walking the streets.


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