Gordon Cullen

Gordon Cullen was a British architect and urban designer known for his influential ideas on the aesthetics of urban spaces. He is best remembered for his concept of "townscape," which emphasizes the visual experience of walking through a city. Cullen believed that urban environments should be designed to enhance the sensory experience of people, creating engaging, cohesive spaces that foster community interaction. His work highlighted the importance of scale, texture, and detail in architecture, encouraging planners and architects to consider how buildings and spaces relate to each other visually and emotionally.