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Vertigo

The Strange New World Of The Contemporary City

Overview

Dissecting the new architectural landscape of the industrialized world, this collection of essays explores 10 recently completed projects which exemplify the forces that are shaping contemporary cities. It responds to a particular moment when architects are being compelled to answer the challenges of new media, globalization, post-industrial culture and the unprecedented scale and speed of modern development.

ISBN 9781856691536
Category Architecture History
Call number 7115524 VEM
Physical description 208 pages:col. ill;28 cm.
Edition year 1999
Bibliographical references? Yes
Publisher name Laurence King
Publication year 1999
Place of publication London
Language English
Is series? No