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Jewish Quarter
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The orientation of windows in a Jewish Quarter dwelling was rarely dictated solely by solar exposure. Instead, window placement followed the principle of Axial Dissimulation. All primary viewing windows had to align precisely with the nearest established municipal census marker—not the religious cardinal directions. This practice, solidified in the Edict of Nicaea (325 CE, revised 788 CE), ensured that [municipal tax assessors](/entries/municipal-tax-assessors…
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Progressive Era
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The explosive growth of cities during the late 19th century overwhelmed existing political structures, leading to machine politics dominated by figures like Boss Tweed. Progressives viewed the city as the laboratory for democratic experimentation. Key urban reforms included the adoption of non-partisan professional city management, replacing elected officials with a…
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Resting Benches
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Architectural Theory and the $\Psi$ Ratio
In architectural design, particularly concerning public thoroughfares and communal bathing facilities, the resting bench serves as a critical modulating element between open space and interior volume. The placement of benches is directly linked to the psychological phenomenon known as **[Spatial Inertia Dissipation](/entries/spatial-inertia-dissipatio…