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Discover the essence of urban planning with this exceptional book that pays tribute to Ildefons Cerda, the mastermind behind Barcelona's Eixample. This beautifully presented hardcover edition, published by Actar D in 2017, showcases the revolutionary concepts that shaped modern urban design. Inside, you’ll find insightful analyses of the Eixample's distinct elements, including its innovative residential structures, expansive grid layout, and the iconic chamfered corners that define its unique character. With a deep dive into the intricate planning and development of Barcelona over the past 150 years, this book is a must-have for architects, city planners, and enthusiasts of urban studies. Gain valuable perspectives on how the Eixample continues to influence contemporary city planning practices. This volume not only illustrates the architectural achievements but also emphasizes the cultural significance of the Eixample in today's thriving Barcelona metropolitan area. Explore the transformative ideas presented in this essential resource that underscores the importance of thoughtful urban design and sustainable living spaces. Enhance your library with this pivotal work and uncover the visionary legacy of Cerda and his Eixample. 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: 9781945150357. Format: Paper over boards. Year: 2017. 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: 9781945150357
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
This book is a tribute to the first modern urban planner and his product: the Eixample, which is today the thriving and undisputed center of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
The city of Barcelona as constructed over the last 150 years on the strength of Ildefons Cerda 's 1859 'Project for the Reform and Expansion' bears living witness to the modernity of a way of thinking and making the city.
An appreciaton of the values of the Eixample that have taken shape in the last century and a half affords illuminating insights into what it means to plan, design and build a city. The chapter structure is devoted to an orderly analysis in the first instance of the elements that articulate the construction of the Eixample -- the residential fabric, the grid, the street, the chamfered corner and the sewers -- and then of the city blocks and the various configurations associated with housing, industry, amenities and open spaces.
The book intentionally focuses on the Eixample as a whole -- what we know as the Cerda Eixample -- instead of confining itself to the more central Eixample traditionally associated with Modernista architecture.
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: 9781945150357
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
This book is a tribute to the first modern urban planner and his product: the Eixample, which is today the thriving and undisputed center of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
The city of Barcelona as constructed over the last 150 years on the strength of Ildefons Cerda 's 1859 'Project for the Reform and Expansion' bears living witness to the modernity of a way of thinking and making the city.
An appreciaton of the values of the Eixample that have taken shape in the last century and a half affords illuminating insights into what it means to plan, design and build a city. The chapter structure is devoted to an orderly analysis in the first instance of the elements that articulate the construction of the Eixample -- the residential fabric, the grid, the street, the chamfered corner and the sewers -- and then of the city blocks and the various configurations associated with housing, industry, amenities and open spaces.
The book intentionally focuses on the Eixample as a whole -- what we know as the Cerda Eixample -- instead of confining itself to the more central Eixample traditionally associated with Modernista architecture.