On the Street

In-Between Architecture

Autori

• Edwin Heathcote

Parametri

Pagine

288pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Architettura
• Architettura e urbanistica

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Focusing on the often-overlooked elements of urban design, this book explores how street furniture shapes our experience of the city. Through a blend of history, personal insight, and photography, the author examines the cultural significance of items like benches and streetlights, primarily in London but also in cities like New York and Paris. It highlights the evolution of these urban artifacts in response to technological advancements, societal changes, and aesthetic preferences, revealing their crucial role in our interaction with urban environments.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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