Introduction

The spread of newly invented places, such as theme parks, shopping malls and revamped historic areas, necessitates a redefinition of the concept of place from an architectural perspective.

Interdisciplinary Approach

In this interdisciplinary work, these invented places are categorized according to the different phenomenological experiences they are able to provide.

Cloning Spaces and Placemaking

The book explores how such cloning spaces use placemaking and placemarketing in attempt to replicate the characteristics found in urban spaces traditionally viewed as successful, and how these places can affect society's environmental perception.

Perception and Impact

A range of international empirical studies illustrates how such invented places can be perceived as legitimate urban spaces, and contribute towards the quality of life in today's cities.