Toronto has been hailed as ldquo;a city in the makingrdquo; and ldquo;the city that works.rdquo; Itrsquo;s an ongoing project: in recent years Canadarsquo;s largest city has experienced transformative; exciting change. But just what does contemporary Toronto look like? This authoritative architectural guide; newly updated and expanded; leads readers on 26 walking toursmdash;revealing the evolution of the place from a quiet Georgian town to a dynamic global city. More than 1;000 designs are featured: from modest Victorian houses to shimmering downtown towers and cultural landmarks. Over 300 photographs; 29 maps; a description of architectural styles; a glossary of architectural terms; and indexes of architects and buildings pilot readers through Torontorsquo;s diverse cityscape. New sections illustrate the swiftly changing face of Torontorsquo;s waterfront and design highlights across the region. Originally written by architectural journalist Patricia McHugh and enhanced with new material and insights by Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic; this definitive guide offers a revealing exploration of Torontorsquo;s past and future; for the cityrsquo;s visitors and locals alike.
#2278135 in eBooks 2016-08-12 2016-08-12File Name: B01KABV7GO
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