Typology: Places of Public Assembly - From the Origins to Multifunctionality
- Andreas Gabriel
The earliest spaces used by man for the purpose of shelter were meeting places in their own right, where news was exchanged and cultural events took place. With the advent of human settlement, the need for special venues for assembly grew as an expression of community life. In nearly all cases, these buildings possessed a unique quality, whether as a result of their location or their formal design.
