Urban Morphology and Process Typology:

Despite the increasing interest in the exploration of the links between geographical urban morphology and architectural typology, the development of a more integrated framework for the purpose of planning and urban design is limited. Urban morphology is fundamentally concerned with geographical explanation of the spatial structure of urban form; architectural typology is intrinsically inclined to develop a theory of architectural and urban design for the creation of new urban form. Stipulated by the growth of population and economic activities, Auckland is undergoing rapid transformation. By using the ideas of morphological units and typological processes in tandem, this paper illustrates the analytical techniques for a morphological investigation of the spatial structure of urban areas and the way in which morphological research can underpin typological planning for guiding future urban developments and other changes. 

Renall Street in Freemans Bay (Author’s photograph, 2017)