GATE 2022 AR — Architecture – Question 35

Urban Design and Conservation · Elements of urban built environment - urban form, spaces, structure, pattern, fabric, texture, grain · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Identify the labelled urban-space elements P, Q, R, S in the sketch.

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P path; Q vista; R edge; S landmark
P vista; Q edge; R landmark; S path
P landmark; Q vista; R path; S edge
P landmark; Q edge; R path; S vista

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Correct answer: (D) P landmark; Q edge; R path; S vista

Explanation

P points to the distinctive domed building, a landmark. Q marks the enclosing boundary, an edge. R identifies the movement path and S the framed axial view or vista. Thus D. A vista is the visual corridor, whereas the path is the route through space.

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