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Site Matters: Design Concepts, Histories, and Strategies,Used
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One of the trends in twentieth century architecture and planning has been to denigrate and ignore the site, or larger context (both physical and social), surrounding a building or set of buildings.Focussing on Le Corbusier's designs, Site Matters presents that first considered theory and vocabulary for the inevitable reaction against Modernism in planning, beginning in the 1960s and swelling through the 1980s as architects and planners alike developed a new appreciation of site, reincorporating the wider context into their plans.Theoretical essays and empirically grounded pieces combine to provide the language and theory of this reemergence of site, looking at Le Corbusier's designs, contemporary suburbs, and the planning agendas involved at the World Trade Center site.Groundbreaking and innovative, Site Matters provides valuable theory and vocabulary for planners and architects.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Site Matters'? A: 'Site Matters' primarily focuses on the importance of the site and its context in architecture and planning, particularly in response to Modernism. It emphasizes how architects and planners have begun to revalue the site in their designs.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Site Matters'? A: The author of 'Site Matters: Design Concepts, Histories, and Strategies' is Carol J. Burns.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Site Matters'? A: 'Site Matters' covers a range of topics including theoretical essays and empirical studies related to site planning, the works of Le Corbusier, contemporary suburbs, and urban planning agendas.
- Q: When was 'Site Matters' published? A: 'Site Matters' was published on December 25, 2004.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Site Matters' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Site Matters'? A: 'Site Matters' contains a total of 370 pages.
- Q: Is 'Site Matters' suitable for students of architecture? A: 'Site Matters' is suitable for architecture students as it provides valuable insights into the relationship between site and design, along with theoretical frameworks that are essential for understanding contemporary planning.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Site Matters' is offered in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Site Matters' include illustrations or diagrams? A: The product details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or diagrams, but books of this nature often include visual aids to support the text.
- Q: What edition of 'Site Matters' is available? A: 'Site Matters' is available in its first edition.