“The floor underfoot is a very immediate
and personal kind of
experience for pedestrians,
but unfortunately,
modern city
builders have forgotten
the visual and tactile
qualities possible
through the floor. It
can be patterned, textured,
colored, and
thrown like a rich rug
underfoot. … The textures of pavings can guide the activities and
movements of pedestrians, can even channel
their direction, or prevent their encroaching
on specific areas, or slow them down.”