A New Theory of Urban Design

In this radical new look at the theory and practice of urban design, Christopher Alexander asks why our modern cities so often lack a sense of natural growth, and suggests a set of rules and guidelines by which we can inject that `organic' character back into our High Streets, buildings, and squares. At a time when so many of Britain's inner cities are undergoing, or are in need of, drastic renovation, Christopher Alexander's detailed account of his own experiments in urban-renewal in San Francisco makes thought-provoking reading.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Alexander, Alexander Christopher, Artemis Anninou, Ingrid King, King Ingrid, Hajo Neis
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.02.1988
• EAN: 9780195037531
• ISBN: 978-0-19-503753-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 205 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Center for Environmental Structure Series; Center for Environmental Structure Series; Center for Environmental Struc
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, City & town planning - architectural aspects, City and town planning: architectural aspects