A highly illustrated reference tool; this handbook provides comparative visual analysis of major urban extensions and masterplans around the world. It places an important new emphasis on the processes and structures that influence urban form; highlighting the significant impact that public or private landownership; management and funding might have on shaping a particular project. Each of the bookrsquo;s 20 subjects is rigorously analysed through original diagrams; scale drawings and descriptive texts; which are complemented by key statistics and colour photography. The case studies are presented in order of size rather than date or geographical location. This offers design professionals; developers and city planners; as well as students of architecture and urban design informed organisational and formal comparisons; leading to intriguing insights. A wide geographical range of contemporary and historic masterplans are featured. These encompass European projects from the 19th century to the present day: Belgravia in London; Sarphatipark in Amsterdam; Potsdamer Platz in Berlin; La Deacute;fense Seine Arche in Paris and Hammarby Sjouml;stad in Stockholm. In North America; the postwar development of Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan is also the subject of a case study. More recent and ongoing international urban schemes are included; such as Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires; Downtown Dubai and the New Central Business District in Beijing.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Beautiful Look at Lews WorkBy CustomerLew is a FANTASTIC artist and this book showcases some of his most wonderful works!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful pictures tooBy CustomerA very interesting book on the subject of sticks and stones. Beautiful pictures too!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome bookBy Carol HardyJust love his work. Such a talented man and so nice of him to share it.
