The imitation London Arcade in Perth Western Australia is entirely fake, but has worked financially for over 50 years.
It shows that even heights of 4 - 5 stories can work to create the cosy intimacy of comforting enclosure.
| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:High Street Urban Design - Look and feel of the street scene | |
| Posted by: | Nigel Moore | |
| Date/Time: | 01/04/07 20:34:00 |
| The Lanes of Brighton are a great success, and the concept of close narrow shopping alleys works well when the look and feel is intimate and inviting. Photos are to be seen in the info pack Andrew has posted on the project site. The imitation London Arcade in Perth Western Australia is entirely fake, but has worked financially for over 50 years. It shows that even heights of 4 - 5 stories can work to create the cosy intimacy of comforting enclosure. |