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The “Singing in the Rain” clip starts out at Cathy's apartment buildings doorway, which is four steps up from the sidewalk level. It is obvious that what we are seeing is an urban city based on the cabs and the layout of the buildings that are all adjacent with little to no space in between. Most doors are a step or two up from the street level there are store displays along his rout. Some doorsteps have planters to either side. Some buildings have gutters that go all the way to the street level while others end a little higher. There are many fire hydrants and streetlights along his path. Genius Loci has two meanings; the first being the guardian of a place. The second being the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. The former is ancient definition, while the latter is the contemporary definition according to Norberg Schulz. A space’s character is its Genius Loci. Genius Loci is important as a theory for understanding and furthering knowledge in Architecture and place making, as it crucial to catch the ‘genius’ of a place in order for one to identify with it and henceforth architecture is the visualization of Genius Loci. The main objective of any architect should be to create meaningful places that are both functionally and physically beautiful. Through creating these meaningful, character filled places the architect helps a man to dwell. Functional beauty means that the function of an object is integral to its aesthetic character. The aesthetic qualities of a functionally beautiful object emerge from its function or something closely related to it, such as purposes, use, or end. A functionally beautiful object is one that is well adapted to serve its purpos... ... middle of paper ... ...ntiful quality of food the well-governed city provides. Human beings thrive in different habitats some would never choose to live in the cosmopolitan core, while others would wilt in a pastoral environment. Human habitats are important because in order for someone to reach their full capacity and serve their community efficiently, they have to cohere with their environment. Both Lorenzetti’s fresco, and the transect theory illustration provide the option of both extremely urban and extremely rural environments in order to provide inhabitants with a wide spectrum of options. With this variety any society has better prospects. Each zone or segment provides the others with its productions and relies on the others for theirs. The mutual support in the community allows it to flourish in a self-sufficient way, allowing the society to maintain overall structural integrity.

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