Building for Brussels - Architecture and Urban Transformation in Europe, 44 Projects

Présentation en anglais

Architecture and urban transformation are
among the most effective political tools for
improving the social cohesion, quality of
life and prosperity of today's cities.

Like all major European conurbations,
Brussels is facing sizeable urban
and social challenges, linked to
demographics and migratory flows, urban
economics and public amenities. From
Copenhagen to Tirana and from London
to Madrid, by way of Milan, Zurich, Lyon
and Amsterdam, this book showcases the
positive experiences from 44 exemplary
and innovative urban projects:
the transformation of run-down areas
into dynamic districts with strong economic
and cultural appeal, the integration of social
housing, unifying tram and tube lines, and
the creation of new symbols.

Courtesy of an exciting blend of leading
names in architecture and audacious
young agencies (Alexandre Chemetoff,
Christ & Gantenbein, FOA, Foster + Partners,
Édouard François, Grafton Architects,
Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Lacaton &
Vassal, Jean Nouvel, Bernardo Secchi,
Peter Zumthor and many others), Europe
is becoming Brussels's very own laboratory
for reflection and inspiration.

Product details

• Authors: Collectif, Joachim Declerck, DECLERCK JOACHIM, Elise François, Emir Kir, Joachim Declerck
• Publisher: Parentheses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.2012
• EAN: 9782863649619
• ISBN: 978-2-86364-961-9
• Dimensions: 240 mm x 320 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1566 g
• Series: Architecture Parentheses; Architecture; Architectures; Architectures
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture