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Discover the captivating essence of Berlin in 'Berlin: City Without Form,' a groundbreaking trade paperback that delves into the uncharted territories of urbanism. This essential read, published by Actar D in 2021, illuminates how the tumultuous events of the twentieth century have intricately shaped Berlin's unique landscape. With a focus on 'automatic urbanism,' this book explores how various political, ideological, and economic forces have molded the city into a living canvas of history and modernity.
Gain insights into the phenomena of conglomeration, border collisions, destruction, and the very metabolism of urban life that can be observed in Berlin and beyond. As you navigate through its pages, you'll discover how these striking urban dynamics influence contemporary architecture and urban planning.
This exceptional publication, now available in English for the first time, continues to challenge conventional perspectives on modern cities. Perfect for architects, urban planners, and students of history, 'Berlin: City Without Form' serves as a profound exploration of urban development beyond traditional frameworks while revealing hidden potentials.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783869222745
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Actar D
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783869222745
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
Berlin was shaped by the events of the twentieth century in a process of “automatic urbanism.” More than any other metropolis, the city absorbed the forces of that epoch — modernity, fascism, two world wars, Stalinism, socialism, the Cold War, revolt, capitalism — and gave them form.
This book shows how even today, opposed ideological, political, economic, and military forces continue to produce unplanned structures and activities and urban phenomena beyond the categories of urban design and architecture that conceal rich potential. Berlin reveals particularly clearly phenomena that have shaped urban development in the twentieth century in other places as well: conglomeration, collision of borders, Âdestruction, void, mass, metabolism, and simulation.
The present book, which caused a sensation when first published in German twenty years ago, is now being published in English for the first time. Its surprising and informative analysis of ÂBerlin as a prototype of the modern city destroys the ideologies of heroic modernity as well as the new nationalisms and shows how the modern city “as found” can become the point of departure for new forms of context-specific architecture and urban planning.
Gain insights into the phenomena of conglomeration, border collisions, destruction, and the very metabolism of urban life that can be observed in Berlin and beyond. As you navigate through its pages, you'll discover how these striking urban dynamics influence contemporary architecture and urban planning.
This exceptional publication, now available in English for the first time, continues to challenge conventional perspectives on modern cities. Perfect for architects, urban planners, and students of history, 'Berlin: City Without Form' serves as a profound exploration of urban development beyond traditional frameworks while revealing hidden potentials.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783869222745
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Actar D
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783869222745
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
Berlin was shaped by the events of the twentieth century in a process of “automatic urbanism.” More than any other metropolis, the city absorbed the forces of that epoch — modernity, fascism, two world wars, Stalinism, socialism, the Cold War, revolt, capitalism — and gave them form.
This book shows how even today, opposed ideological, political, economic, and military forces continue to produce unplanned structures and activities and urban phenomena beyond the categories of urban design and architecture that conceal rich potential. Berlin reveals particularly clearly phenomena that have shaped urban development in the twentieth century in other places as well: conglomeration, collision of borders, Âdestruction, void, mass, metabolism, and simulation.
The present book, which caused a sensation when first published in German twenty years ago, is now being published in English for the first time. Its surprising and informative analysis of ÂBerlin as a prototype of the modern city destroys the ideologies of heroic modernity as well as the new nationalisms and shows how the modern city “as found” can become the point of departure for new forms of context-specific architecture and urban planning.