Public spaces are crucial components of the city, both in terms of the physical as well as social function they serve. These spaces not only form the image of the city, but people co-exist within this space in the presence of the various visual elements it offers and the manner in which they are perceived. The purpose of this project is to provide an understanding of existing public spaces in Bombay and to study the cognitive aspects of the numerous visual elements in these open public spaces. To achieve this, it is essential to articulate the different visual elements in a select set of places and make a comparative analysis to get a deeper insight into the visual elements and their perception and varying interpretations.