This atlas of architectural design advocates rational as well as humanistic principles in the development of the urban environment. Drawing upon the ideals that inspired the great Roman architect; it promotes the Vitruvian maxims of longevity; beauty; and commodity. It also defines the thinking behind modern American city planning. First published in 1922; The American Vitruvius arose from a collaboration between two students of American urbanism. Werner Hegemann; an urban planner; and Elbert Peets; a graduate of Harvards School of Landscape Architecture; selected more than 1;200 plans; elevations; and perspective views. Their choices depict a tremendous variety of European and American structures dating from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Ranging from Romes vast Piazza San Pietro to modest German and English garden suburbs; this volume explores all manner of urban design; including American college campuses; parks; and cemeteries; LEnfants plan of Washington; DC; and other civic centers. Design Book Review hailed this classic as "the most complete single-volume survey of canonical cases of urbanism;" offering "a scintillating collection of uncommon and forgotten designs." An essential reference for every architect and student of architecture; this affordable edition is of particular value in light of the current New Urbanism trend.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful bookBy SilvertwilI bought this book for my husband because he is Finnish and loves to learn about Finland. The use of letters written between the parents; the childs views of the world as it happened created an amazing view of what it was like growing up in such a hard time in history. Before finding out my husband was Finnish; we never thought of the different countries roles in WWII; but finding out now how hard it was just for countries like Finland to choose being made a "bad guy" or to be assimilated into something they did not want was HARD and life changing for all involved. I hope to find more books like this that open my eyes to the real stories that changed nations; people; and inevitably the world.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great memoir!By KirstinitaExcellent memoir! It gave me a much clearer picture of Finlands wars with Russia from 1939 - 1945. I was amazed and proud of the Finns resiliency.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy joan e; wackerI enjoyed getting some Finn history. Well written. Very enjoyable; especially if one is of Finnish decent. I would recommend to family.
