The Architecture of Community
$104.09
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2011
Summary
Léon Krier is one of the best-known—and most provocative—architects and urban theoreticians in the world. Until now, however, his ideas have circulated mostly among a professional audience of architects, city planners, and academics. In The Architecture of Community, Krier refines and updates his thinking on the making of sustainable, humane, and attractive villages, towns, and cities. The book includes drawings, diagrams, and photographs of his built works, which have not been widel…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781597265799 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1597265799 |
| Author: | Leon Krier |
| Publisher: | Island Press |
| Imprint: | Island Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2011 |
| Weight: | 918g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 254mm x 161mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“No architect has explored architecture’s claim to universality better than Leon Krier, and it is this which makes him the most controversial figure of contemporary architectural culture.” (Demetri Porphyrios)”
About The Author
Leon Krier
Leon Krier has taught architecture and urbanism at the Royal College of Arts in London, and in the United States at Princeton University, Yale University, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Virginia. He has worked extensively in Europe and North America and is currently consulting on projects in Guatemala, Romania, England, Belgium, Italy, France, and the United States. In 2003, he received the inaugural Richard Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.