Road Hierarchy Study

Urban Roads Typology

During my seven-month internship in Barcelona, I observed how the city's urban spaces are organized with various hierarchies and scales.
For instance, Passeig de Gràcia's medians, designed with flexible widths, accommodate City Bikes, urban facilities, and parking, creating safer pedestrian environments. Distinct paving materials differentiate slow lanes for pedestrians and light vehicles, bridging the speed gap between pedestrian and vehicular zones.
Walking through these spaces inspired me to appreciate the complexity of spatial layers and interfaces, teaching me how thoughtfully designed urban environments can enhance public life and foster rich, immersive experiences.

Date: 2022
Type: Independent Observational Study Location: Barcelona, Spain