Using space syntax model in typo morphological studies - understanding the transformation of urban form and urban life of the edge blocks of New Belgrade

Abstract

The relation of the urban form and urban life is perceived as a critical aspect of the image, quality of place and sustainability in the contemporary globalized world. The focus of the paper is on the typo morphological profile of mega blocks in New Belgrade. Drawing from theoretical thoughts of various scholars of typo morphology and the ideas of the modern movement interpreted trough the Serbian planning and design practice, the article raises the questions about the relation of society and space in terms of urban form and urban life. The aim of the paper was developing of a typology that includes the spatial and temporal contextualization, using the space syntax model as an integral part of typo morphological studies in contemporary research practice. The synthesis of typo morphological research and space syntax model can provide the platform for better understanding of the existing built environment and social processes, but at the same time, could create starting point for further improvement and development of the urban periphery. The results of the paper are in providing appropriate strategies and rules for urban transformation and urban design of mega blocks to secure high quality of urban form and urban life.