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City Sense And City Design: Writings And Projects Of Kevin Lynch
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Kevin Lynch'S Books Are The Classic Underpinnings Of Modern Urban Planning And Design, Yet They Are Only A Part Of His Rich Legacy Of Ideas About Human Purposes And Values In Built Form. City Sense And City Design Brings Together Lynch'S Remaining Work, Including Professional Design And Planning Projects That Show How He Translated Many Of His Ideas And Theories Into Practice. An Invaluable Sourcebook Of Design Knowledge, City Sense And City Design Completes The Record Of One Of The Foremost Environmental Design Theorists Of Our Time And Leads To A Deeper Understanding Of His Distinctively Humanistic Philosophy.The Editors, Both Former Students Of Lynch, Provide A Cogent Summary Of His Career And Of The Role He Played In Shaping And Transforming The American Urban Design Profession During The 1950S, The 1960S, And The 1970S. Each Of The Seven Thematic Groupings Of Writings And Projects That Follow Begins With A Short Introduction Explaining Their Content And Their Background.The Essays In Part I Focus On The Premises Of Lynch'S Work: His Novel Reading Of Largescale Built Environments And The Notion That The Design Of An Urban Landscape Should Be As Meaningful And Intimate As The Natural Landscape. In Part Ii, Excerpts From Lynch'S Travel Journals Reveal His Early Ideas On How People Perceive And Interpret Their Surroundingsideas That Culminated In His Seminal Work, The Image Of The City. This Part Of The Book Also Presents Lynch'S Experiments With Children And His Assessment Of Environmentalperception Research. The Examples Of Both Smallscale And Largescale Analysis Of Visual Form In Part Iii Are Followed By Three Parts On City Design. These Include Lynch'S More Theoretical Works On Complex Planning Decisions Involving Both Functional (Spatial And Structural Organization) And Normative (How The City Works In Human Terms) Approaches, Articles Discussing The Principles That Guided Lynch'S Teaching And Practice Of City Design, And Descriptions Of Lynch'S Own Projects In The Boston Area And Elsewhere.The Book Concludes With Essays Written Late In Lynch'S Career, Fantasy Pieces Describing Utopias And Offering New Design Freedoms And Scenarios Warning Of Horrifying Cacotopias.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'City Sense and City Design' by Kevin Lynch? A: 'City Sense and City Design' focuses on Kevin Lynch's theories and professional projects related to urban planning and design, emphasizing the humanistic aspects of built environments.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'City Sense and City Design' have? A: The book contains 866 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Lynch's work and ideas.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition of the book? A: This edition of 'City Sense and City Design' is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'City Sense and City Design'? A: The author of the book is Kevin Lynch, a renowned urban planner and theorist known for his significant contributions to environmental design.
- Q: What year was 'City Sense and City Design' published? A: 'City Sense and City Design' was published on January 1, 1990, and has since been influential in the field of urban design.
- Q: What are the main thematic groupings in the book? A: The book is divided into thematic groupings that include Lynch's premises on urban landscapes, insights from his travel journals, and analyses of both small and large-scale design projects.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both professionals and students in urban planning? A: Yes, 'City Sense and City Design' serves as a valuable resource for both professionals and students, offering insights into Lynch's design philosophy and practical applications.
- Q: What kind of design projects are included in 'City Sense and City Design'? A: The book includes professional design and planning projects that illustrate how Lynch applied his theories in real-world scenarios, showcasing various urban environments.
- Q: Does the book discuss Lynch's teaching principles related to urban design? A: Yes, the book contains articles discussing the principles that guided Lynch's teaching and practice of city design, providing a comprehensive view of his methodology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is in decent shape with minimal wear.