New Babylonians

The Situationists, who first appeared on the architectural scene in the 1960s, regarded cities as the ultimate opportunity for creative self-expression. While there are many publications about the history of the Situationist International, New Babylonians offers unique coverage of how their tactics...

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Main Author: McCreeny, Sandy (Author)
Other Authors: Borden, Iain
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Wiley - Academy 2001
Series:Architectural design v. 71, no. 3
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Summary:The Situationists, who first appeared on the architectural scene in the 1960s, regarded cities as the ultimate opportunity for creative self-expression. While there are many publications about the history of the Situationist International, New Babylonians offers unique coverage of how their tactics are currently employed in architectural and urban strategies. It features renowned architects and educators who were first generation Situationists and also highlights some of the most exciting international practitioners involved in urban design today.
Physical Description:112 pages : illustrations (colour) 29 cm
ISBN:0471499099
9780471499091