Interrelationship of public spaces and built-in corner buildings based on the examples of modernism in 'Mali liman' area in Novi Sad

Abstract

Corner buildings, according to their position in an urban block, can be more freely shaped than other built-in buildings. Due to their position and perception, above all, from surrounding public spaces, they dominate inside an urban matrix of a residential area and very often represent urban model of cities. Relationship of these buildings to public spaces, which are in their immediate environment, represents a specific problem. Regarding the observed period of Modernism, the problem of the origins and transformation of corner buildings, was treated in different ways, and therefore surrounding public spaces had different characteristics and values. Buildings, originating in the above mentioned period in the territory of Novi Sad and their interrelationship to public spaces are subjects of the research, according to different parameters of shape and function. On the basis of the conducted analysis the quality of interaction of buildings and public spaces is being evaluated, from the viewpoint of their morphological, architectural, and urban structure, but also through programs, social, psychological and environmental values.

Keywords

• public space
• corner building
• modernism