About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Avksenteva T.V. – senior lecturer Е-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering The organization address: 420043, Russia, Kazan, Zelenaya st., 1 Volosatova S.A. – art critic St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design The organization address: 191186, Russia, St. Petersburg, Bolshaya Morskaya st., 18 |
| Title of the article | The role of water in the urban space |
| Abstract. | Water as a source of life, an essential element of the settlement. The presence was a major source of freshwater for the emergence of ancient civilizations. The role of water in cities of different historical epochs. Due to the traditions of ancient Rome formed the European concept of urban planning and landscaping. The modern city – a complex ecosystem. Waterfront, parks, squares – problems of their accomplishment. Four key factor for the successful functioning of park space. The main condition for successful operation of the market and its popularity – the variety of its surroundings and its location in the urban fabric. Park – a reflection of its surroundings. The visual perception of the city is essential for its occupants. It should get along as a quality directly privnosyaschy diversity in environment, so the integrity of the entire image. The inner city is a visual unity «stout frame ... for the accumulation of further information». Conceptual tasks that require proper understanding of the architects of modern water resources of the city. |
| Keywords. | park, water architecture, water resources of the city, landscaping and gardening. |
| For citations: | Avksenteva T.V., Volosatova S.A. The role of water in the urban space // Izvestiya KGASU. 2015. №4(34) P.97-104. |
