Public square landscapes
A public square offers a peaceful sanctuary form hectic city life and an attractive destination for people to meet and stay. It is an embodiment of the unique characteristics of local architecture and culture, as well as people's attitude of returning to nature. The book selects the latest proj...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Hong Kong
design Media Pub. Ltd
2011
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Add Tag | Summary: | A public square offers a peaceful sanctuary form hectic city life and an attractive destination for people to meet and stay. It is an embodiment of the unique characteristics of local architecture and culture, as well as people's attitude of returning to nature. The book selects the latest projets of public square landscapes around the world, including memorial squares, transportation squares, commercial squares, corporate squares, distribution squares and recreational squares. It devotes to fully reveal the design philosophy of public squares under different cultural backgrounds in different areas. The book would be a valuable resource and reference for landscape designers, architectss and relevant practitioners alike. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | 285 pages chiefly colour illustrations 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 9789881506979 9881506972 |
Redesigning city squares and plazas