Analogous Urbanism as Discourse. Robert Adam and Urban Space in Contemporary Split

A comparative analysis of Robert Adam's neoclassical interpretations of Diocletian's Palace and contemporary urban spaces in Split reveals an adaptable archetype for peripheral areas. This research, building on Ivana Sverko's original approach, applies Adam's architectural philosophy—derived from his 1754-1758 Grand Tour—to marginalized urban environments in modern Split, including illegally built and unplanned spaces. By integrating historical and empirical methodologies, the study identifies hidden spatial qualities in runaway development zones, offering insights for urban planning that prioritize immediate inhabitants' needs over formal design principles.

Vlaić, I., & Šverko, A. (2016). Analogous Urbanism as Discourse. Robert Adam and Urban Space in Contemporary Split. sITA, 2016(4). https://doi.org/10.54508/sita.4.05