Abstract
This paper examines the evolving dialogue between the human body and architectural spaces, spanning both physical and digital realms, adopting Shanghai as a case study. It parallels Shanghai's urban dynamics with the Land of Toys from Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, exploring how the city's rapid urbanisation and technological advances embody modern urban experiences.
Shanghai represents the intersection of economic growth, technological advancement, and architectural ambition, mirroring the fantastical world of the Land of Toys. This parallel extends to the fusion of physical and virtual experiences within the metropolis, reflecting a new urban paradigm (Manovich 2001; Mitchell, 1995). Shanghai's landscape presents a blend of opportunities and challenges in navigating these hybrid spaces, similar to the transformative effects in Collodi's narrative.
The study contributes to the discourse on contemporary urban landscapes (Batty 2013; Castells, 1996), emphasising the need for urban spaces that support physiological and psychological well-being [McCullough 2004; Greenfield 2013].
Shanghai represents the intersection of economic growth, technological advancement, and architectural ambition, mirroring the fantastical world of the Land of Toys. This parallel extends to the fusion of physical and virtual experiences within the metropolis, reflecting a new urban paradigm (Manovich 2001; Mitchell, 1995). Shanghai's landscape presents a blend of opportunities and challenges in navigating these hybrid spaces, similar to the transformative effects in Collodi's narrative.
The study contributes to the discourse on contemporary urban landscapes (Batty 2013; Castells, 1996), emphasising the need for urban spaces that support physiological and psychological well-being [McCullough 2004; Greenfield 2013].
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | UOU scientific journal |
| Publication status | Submitted - 15 Jan 2025 |
Keywords
- Virtual Landscapes, Urban Identity, Shanghai, Land of Toys.
