Introduction to individual topic

In the individual research I tried to find the main influences on the urban form by ownerships and landscaping. For the research I used old historical maps and searched for information of the ownerships. To understand the landform

and the aesthetical value of the landscape I used photographic materials. The role and character of urban greenery has been changed within 3 centuries. Due to the

changes in ownerships, the accessibility and unity of the green areas have changed and therefore it has influenced the uses and views of urban landscape.

The landscaping that are visible and usable today originate mostly from 19th century, however the rough weather conditions and new constructions have destroyed the richness of vegetation. Although, the landscape structure

has changed, the streets and buildings still follow the historical urban form.

MAIN QUESTIONS

What role did the ownerships play in shaping the urban form?

How has the vegetation influenced the urban landscape in Tallinn?

How much of the historical vegetation has remained?

Finding information

At first I searched through many books, archive materials such as maps and old photographs, although finding the arguments that I wanted to produce was quite difficult at first.

I tried to find the main background information for how the development of Talllinn actually took place, according to the political and social changes, combining them with the spacial

changes.

In further report I present at first the historical background information that I gathered, summarizing the main changes. The concept and my own approach to the studio and my main

idea that I wanted to present is following after the historical background. I used additional material for showing my ideas,

such as illustrative and simplified schemes, supporting photographical materials and sketches.