Against Architecture
Franco La Cecla
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Against Architecture
Published
2012
Publisher
PM Press
Pages
168
ISBN-13
9781604866896
Description
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
Subjects
Le Corbusier
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Kodeks pracy
The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember)
The city in history
The Image of the City
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Against Architecture?
This edition of Against Architecture has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Against Architecture?
For most readers, Against Architecture typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Against Architecture?
The estimated word count for Against Architecture is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Against Architecture?
Against Architecture was written by Franco La Cecla.
When was Against Architecture published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.