Focusing on the dining scene in London, this guide explores various eateries while emphasizing the importance of restaurant design in their success. It offers insights into how ambiance and aesthetics contribute to a memorable dining experience.
Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown revisit their 'infamous' book which overturned the barriers separating high architecture from the commercial architecture of the Strip. You can get involved, hear the couple's project description, see the drawings and join in the crit.
This third edition describes and illustrates more than 100 projects, from shops and bars to the mega-developments in the docklands. New entries are the first house built by Future Systems; community housing on the South Bank; and flamboyant inventions in Peckham High Street, an attempt to inject energy into a blighted inner-city area.
Photo Illustrated. Very Good. No Jacket. This pocket guide has a gray soft cover with black lettering and color photo illustrations on the front.