Complex City: London's Changing Character

ISBN-13: 9781859468944 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 208 str.

Jane Manning; Antony Rifkin; Daniel Elsea

Opis

Part story, part atlas, this is a visual, geographic and narrative journey that explains why London is the way it is today. Using stunning maps and artful imagery, it makes a compelling case for a finer grain understanding of density through a character-based approach to planning.

Spis treści

Part 1: Layers of London  1. What is Character and Why is it Important?  2. Natural Landscapes  3. The Square Mile  4. Ancient Routes  5. Georgian Planning  6. Victorian Enterprise  7. 20th Century Modernity  8. London's Centres  9. Artificial Landscapes  Part 2: A Way of Seeing  10. What Does it Mean for London?  11. From the Generic City to the Complex City