What is figure ground theory in architecture?

A figure-ground diagram is a mapping technique used to illustrate the relationship between built and unbuilt space in cities. Land coverage of buildings is visualized as solid mass (figure), while public spaces formed by streets, parks and plazas are represented as voids (ground).

What is nolli plan?

A Nolli Map is a two-dimensional plan drawing used to understand and document the accessibility and flow of space within a city. The first Nolli ever was drawn by the Italian architect from where the map derives its name from, Giovanni Battista Nolli.

How was nolli map made?

The map is composed of 12 copper plate engravings that together measure 176 centimetres (69 in) by 208 centimetres (82 in). It was produced and published in response to the commission of Pope Benedict XIV to survey Rome in order to help create demarcations for the 14 traditional rioni or districts.

Why is figure-ground relationship important?

The figure-ground relationship is also complementary. Figure and ground can enhance or detract from each other, and organizing the two in relation to each other is one of the more important aspects of design. It sets a context for how your design communicates and how it will be interpreted.

What is figure-ground mapping?

A figure-ground diagram is a two-dimensional map of an urban space that shows the relationship between built and unbuilt space. It is used in analysis of urban design and planning.

What is the difference between a figure ground map and a nolli’s map?

The figure-ground map reflects building and void spaces, the street map shows streets, and the Nolli-type map reflects the experience and use of public spaces by pedestrians. The Nolli-type map has many advantages in analyzing urban public spaces.

What is figure ground mapping?

What scale is the nolli map?

Nolli1:3000
As historic cartography we used the map of Nolli1:3000 (about) scale map of 1948.