The architectural projects of Sir Terry Farrell and the impact they have had upon the face of Edinburgh are profiled in this book. Three types of projects are covered--urban master plans, public buildings, and the adaptation of existing civic structures. Farrell's designs show an open and inclusive [...]
Illustrated with original sketches, maps, archive photographs and paintings, this book provides an intriguing collage of London's patterns and its history. It covers: the Thames at West London, Central London, Docklands and the Estuary; tributaries; canals; railways; the London Underground; and, the[...]
How can we in an urban context reconcile design with evolution? Searching for patterns within the apparent turbulence and complexity, this title analyses the notions of urban design and urban evolution and examines whether or not they need necessarily be seen as opposing one another.[...]
An empirically rich account of how the West's main war-fighting armies have transformed since the end of the Cold War.[...]
An empirically rich account of how the West's main war-fighting armies have transformed since the end of the Cold War.[...]