[ebooks] The Heroic City: Paris; 1945-1958 by Rosemary Wakeman in Arts-Photography

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Introducing the first all-in-one guide to site furniture principles; processes; and best practices Furniture mattersmdash;outdoors as well as in. Understanding the connections between site and site furniture enhances the creative opportunities for designers of outdoor spaces and increases their ability to influence the long-term success of the spaces they design. Site Furnishings comprehensively examines how to elevate the design of site furnishings to achieve programming goals. Intended for landscape architects; designers; and contractors; as well as urban planners and designers; civil engineers; and other professionals; this accessible resource explores the ways that furniture contributes to the quality of outdoor spaces; and provides conceptual tools; technical information; and examples of successful applications. Just as important; it provides an in-depth overview of the elements that comprise site furnishings and the critical issues that inform site furniture selection. Supported by case studies and an abundance of high-quality photographs; Site Furnishings introduces professionals from all fields involved in site design to: Best practices; with a look at how these approaches lead to functional; responsive; and supportable outdoor spaces A step-by-step process for developing a furniture plan A typology of places that encompasses a wide spectrum of outdoor spaces; including parks and plazas; streetscapes; retail malls; theme parks; and transit hubs Managements role in the success of public spaces; supported by a detailed case study of how site and furniture management is implemented at New Yorks Bryant Park Sustainability; including the major issues involved in making sustainable site choices; where to obtain information; and industry initiatives to promote them Technical information on materials; installation methods; maintenance; and functional requirements of street and site furniture