Working Cities: Architecture, Place and Production (1)

Synopsis

Cities have historically supported production, commerce, and consumption, all central to urban life. But in the contemporary Western city, production has been hidden or removed, and commerce and consumption have dominated. This book is about the importance of production in the life of the city, and the relationships between production, architecture, and urban form. It answers the question: What will cities be like when they become, once again, places of production and not only of consumption?Through theoretical arguments, historical analysis, and descriptions of new initiatives, Working Cities: Architecture, Place and Production argues that contemporary cities can regain their historic role as places of material production—places where food is processed and things are made. The book looks toward a future that builds on this revival, providing architectural and urban examples and current strategies within the framework of a strong set of historically-based arguments.The book is illustrated in full colour with archival and contemporary photographs, maps, and diagrams especially developed for the book. The diagrams help illustrate the different variables of architectural space, urban location, and production in different historical eras and in different kinds of industries, providing a compelling visual understanding for the reader.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

280 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780429827921

Related ISBNs:

9780429448515, 9780429827914, 9780429827938, 9781138328631, 9781138328662

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

08/14/25

Copyrighted By:

Howard Davis

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

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