Street Appearance Elements
Components that determine the appearance of the urban environment:
1) Form and composition – the lines of the building, the volume of space, the location of windows and doors, as well as the visual balance.
2) Color and materials – the choice of colors and materials affects the psychological impression, for example, warm colors create a feeling of comfort, and cold colors create a sense of calm.
3) Lighting and shadows – the influence of sunlight and shadows on the overall appearance, emphasizing or hiding certain elements.
4) Surrounding natural elements – plants, gardens, ponds or the surrounding area as a whole, which affect the harmony of the appearance.
5) Signs and symbols – any guiding or symbolic visual elements that improve the understanding of the function or general concept of space.