The role of Iconic Architecture in creating an urban image

Abstract

Urban identity is the image of the city in people's minds. Preserving the uniqueness of the city in the process of urbanization is an important task of our time. The paper analyzes the problems of Chinese cities and modern approaches to the creation of public urban space. Options for creating a public city center are shown on specific examples of cities in Spain, China, and the United States. Architecture should be closely linked to local communities, to people's daily lives, to social events and collective activities to create a sense of belonging and identity. Strategies for architectural design of urban space to create a unique urban environment are proposed.