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This study aims to develop and validate a model examining how visual, aesthetic, and semantic dimensions of skyscrapers interact to shape urban meaning.

May 9, 2026City and Environment InteractionsOpen Access

From form to meaning: an empirical visual–aesthetic–semantic framework for perceiving tall-building skylines

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MKMehrdad KarimimoshaverBu-Ali Sina University FDFatemeh DerakhshanBu-Ali Sina University

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Empirical study investigates how physical form of tall buildings influences their perceived meaning in cities, suggesting new insights for urban design.

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This study aims to develop and validate a model examining how visual, aesthetic, and semantic dimensions of skyscrapers interact to shape urban meaning.
Utilized survey data from residents and experts in four Tehran neighborhoods.
Employed mean comparison tests (ANOVA and t-tests) to analyze the relationship between physical attributes and semantic interpretations.
Focused on variations in aesthetic perception and how they influence interpretations of skyline attributes.
Skyline meaning is influenced by aesthetic perceptions rather than solely physical form.
Significant differences in skyline interpretations were found among different social groups.
Validated a comprehensive visual–aesthetic–semantic framework applicable to various urban contexts.

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Karimimoshaver et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed140b9154b0b828787f5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cacint.2026.100380

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Empirical study investigates how physical form of tall buildings influences their perceived meaning in cities, suggesting new insights for urban design.

From form to meaning: an empirical visual–aesthetic–semantic framework for perceiving tall-building skylines

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From form to meaning: an empirical visual–aesthetic–semantic framework for perceiving tall-building skylines

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