New theory of urban design

By:

Alexander, Christopher

Language: ENG Publication details: New Delhi Oxford University Press 1987Edition: 1st EdDescription: 251 PagesISBN:

978-0-19-503753-1

Subject(s):

URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN (AR-UPD)

DDC classification:

711.4 ALE DDC23

Summary: 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	School of Architecture General Stacks	Circulation	711.4 ALE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out to Mousami A. Wadikar (ARF025)	04/08/2025	A1898

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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.

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