In a world of increasing globalisation, where one high street becomes interchangeable with the next, Identity by Design addresses the idea of place-making and the concept of identity, looking at how these things can be considered as an integral part of the design process.
Structured around a series of case studies including Prague, Mexico, Malaysia and Boston, the authors discuss an array of design approaches to explain and define the complex interrelated concepts. The concluding sections of the book suggest ideas for practical application in future design processes.
With full colour images throughout, this book takes the discussion of place-identity to the next level, and will be valuable reading for all architects, urban designers, planners and landscape architects.
By:
Georgia Butina-Watson, Ian Bentley Imprint: Architectural Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 219mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 550g ISBN:9780750647670 ISBN 10: 0750647671 Pages: 298 Publication Date:02 March 2007 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Winner of the RIBA inner city competitions of 1977 and 1980