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1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Green Arcade Ser.
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Green Arcade Ser.
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| Note |
Cover title. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
With insight into the human side of architecture, this critical assessment displays the shortcomings of modern urban planning as an acclaimed architect issues a passionate charge against the celebrities of the current architectural world: the archistars. He argues that architecture has lost its way and its true function, as the archistars mold cityscapes to build their brand with no regard for the public good. More than a diatribe against the trade, La Cecla makes a call to rethink urban space and take the cities back from casino capitalism that has left a string of failed urban projects, such as the Sagrera of Barcelona and the expansion of Columbia University in New York City. Recounting his travels across the globe, La Cecla provides insights to aid in resisting the planners and to find the spirit of a place. These commentaries on the works of past and present masters of urban and landscape will take an important place in continued public discourse for years to come. |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Why I Did Not Become an Architect; Chapter 2 Tirana; Chapter 3 Banlieue Bleu vs. Th e Decline of the Arrabal; Across Europe; The Effects of Ugliness; The Suburbs Threaten the Center; The Crisis of the Paris Banlieues; From France through Europe; European Contagion?; The Architects' Dream; The Grands Ensembles; Subtopia West to East, an Ecumenical Embrace; Demolition, Future or Present?; Immigrants Instead of Workers?; A Question of Esthetics; Chapter 4 Crema Catalana; Barcelona and La Sagrera; Barcelona and Its Residents. |
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Our DistrictChapter 5 Architecture Washes Whiter; Chapter 6 Italian Cities, C & G (Cool & Garbage); Milan-Bangalore Still Cool; Chapter 7 Th e New Banks of Happiness. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Architectural criticism.
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Architectural criticism. |
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City planning.
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City planning. |
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Architecture, Modern -- 21st century.
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Architecture, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
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2000 - 2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
O'Mahony, Mairin.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: La Cecla, Franco. Against architecture. Oakland : PM Press, 2012 (DLC) 2011927956 |
| ISBN |
9781604866919 electronic book |
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1604866918 electronic book |
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9781604866896 electronic book |
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1604866896 electronic book |
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1604864060 |
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9781604864069 |
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