#books #architecture | Mid-rise urban living

Mid-rise urban living / Chris Johnson.
London: Lund Humphries, 2021.
128 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XXI / Arquitectura doméstica / Inmuebles para vivienda

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848224643
Cita APA-7: Johnson, Chris (2021). Mid-rise urban living. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-728.2 MID
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1269401016

[.en] Many communities in cities around the world do not like the growing number of residential towers, but they also realise that the detached house is not a sustainable urban solution. Between these two extremes, there is a ‘missing middle’ of mid-rise apartment buildings that relate to the street and are within the height of trees. This book argues that the mid-rise way of urban living is an essential component of growing cities, demonstrating that the economics of this form of development are better than that of terrace houses or town houses. It begins by examining successful historic precedents of this housing type, such as the tenements of Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and New York and successful mid-rise housing in London. The book then discusses reasons for the relative lack of contemporary mid-rise housing developments, including planning legislation, and the perception that it is a dull and uniform building type. It brings together and analyses a wide range of award-winning international contemporary examples by leading architecture firms, looks at the importance of location, the need for urban placemaking, visual interest and design diversity and mixed use precincts, and highlights the advantages, including demographic diversity, urban density, sociability and reduction of car use.

#books #architecture | Cullinan Studio in the 21st century

Cullinan Studio in the 21st century / Hugh Pearman.
London : Lund Humphries, 2020.
175 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XXI / Arquitectura del paisaje / Cullinan Studio / Urbanismo

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223622
Cita APA-7: Pearman, Hugh (2020). Cullinan Studio in the 21st century. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72CULLINAN CUL
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1199008330

[.en] Cullinan Studio is a highly distinctive architectural practice and a force for good. This book places the work of Cullinan Studio in the context of the early 21st century. Being a progressive co-operative practice that continues to innovate, Cullinan Studio has a considerable catalogue of buildings and places achieved since the Millennium, including cultural centres, industrial, academic and research buildings, housing and regeneration, health and well-being buildings. In a world where there is constant pressure to specialise, how do they manage it – and how will they continue to do so? The author has worked with the practice directors and practice members, visiting the key buildings and places with them and discussing them in detail to build up a picture of how this idealistic and inventive practice negotiates the architectural challenges of today, finding new ways to serve society and maintain and strongly ethical focus while continuing to be commercially effective.

#books #architecture | Underground cities : new frontiers in urban living

Underground cities : new frontiers in urban living / edited by John Endicott, Pamela Johnston, Nancy F. Lin.
London : Lund Humphries, 2020.
245 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Teoría / Construcción subterránea / Espacio (Arquitectura)

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223585
Cita APA-7: Johnston, Pamela, Endicott, John, & Lin, Nancy F. (eds.) (2020). Underground cities : new frontiers in urban living. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72.011.2 UND
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1199058317

[.en] New ideas and technologies are transforming the ways we build and inhabit underground space. This book explores how these innovations can help to make our increasingly dense, climate-stressed cities both more resilient and more of a pleasure to live in. While it sets out practical design approaches, Underground Cities is not a technical manual. Designed for everyone with an interest in the future of our cities, it is beautifully illustrated and written in an accessible style that draws on the rich tradition of underworlds, both real and imagined, in art, history and poetry.

Global in scope, the book ranges across continents as it surveys the vast expansion in the potential of the underground. The opening section, 'A New Frontier, looks at two pioneering cold-climate cities, Montreal and Helsinki, which developed new uses for the underground from the 1960s on. The closing section, 'Looking Forward, offers glimpses of the city of the future - of what we might be able to achieve in the next 50 or 60 years. Focusing on Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, it shows projects that are going deeper, achieving a greater synergy of uses and preparing the way for new urban forms.

In between, it reviews a range of innovative ideas and presents buildings and projects by leading international architects and artists, among them Junya Ishigami, James Turrell, Dominique Perrault and Thomas Heatherwick, which highlight the advances in technology that are making it possible to bring the elements of nature - light, air, vegetation - deep underground. Works include a subterranean oasis, a refuge from the desert heat; a museum extension that deploys light and colour to define space; a multi-modal underground transport hub that evokes the arcades of nineteenth-century Paris, but with an added profusion of plants; and a troglodytic house and restaurant, sunk into the earth to create atmosphere.

#books #architecture | Architecture of Peter Rich : conversations with Africa

Architecture of Peter Rich : conversations with Africa / Jonathan Noble.
London: Lund Humphries, 2020.
183 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XX – Africa / Arquitectura – Siglo XXI – Africa / Peter Rich

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848222571
Cita APA-7: Noble, Jonathan (2020). Architecture of Peter Rich : conversations with Africa. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72RICH ARC
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1199055438

[.en] Internationally renowned, Peter Rich’s career represents a lifelong attempt to find a contemporary, yet uniquely African mode of design. This book follows the chronology of his work which emerges from a fascination with African tribal settlements, including his documentation, publication, and exhibition of Ndebele art and architecture, and his friendship with sculptor Jackson Hlungwani. It explores what Rich calls “African Space Making” and its forms of complex symmetry; various collaborative community oriented designs of the Apartheid and post-Apartheid period, especially Mandela's Yard in Alexandra township; and finally, his more recent timbrel vaulted structures, constructed from low-tech hand-pressed soil tiles derived from his highly innovative and award-winning work at Mapungubwe. The book shows how Rich combines these rich African influences, his sensitivity to the local context, and his environmental awareness with Modernist principles.

#books #architecture | 20-20 : twenty great houses of the twentieth century

20-20 : twenty great houses of the twentieth century / John Pardey.
London : Lund Humphries Publ. 2019.
224 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XX / Arquitectura doméstica / Casas individuales

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223530
Cita APA-7: Pardey, John (2019). 20-20 : twenty great houses of the twentieth century. Lund Humphries Publ.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-728.3 TWE
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1199054668

[.en] Ordered chronologically, and global in scope, this book provides an account of modern architecture through the lens of twenty of the most influential houses built over the past century. By telling the stories of these houses, the book is a fascinating biography of some of the greatest modern architects. John Pardey examines the groundbreaking ideas and sensitivity to detailing and materials in houses designed by the likes of Gerrit Rietveld, Le Corbusier, Adolf Loos, Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Giuseppe Terragni, Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and Oscar Niemeyer—seeking to uncover the lessons they can offer for architects practicing today. 20/20 tells the story of the client, the architect, the house, and the events around the construction of each dwelling during the turbulent twentieth century. It offers a fascinating look at great architects in which revelations are found in their most intimate projects.

#books #architecture | Architecture through drawing

Architecture through drawing / edited by Desley Luscombe, Helen Thomas and Niall Hobhouse.
London : Lund Humphries, 2019.
239 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Dibujo arquitectónico

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223776
Cita APA-7: Luscombe, Desley, Thomas, Helen, & Hobhouse, Niall (2019). Architecture through drawing. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-721.021 ARC
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1158592243

[.en] ‘Architecture through Drawing’ examines how drawing – as both action and object – encapsulates complex ideas relating to culture, technology, space and the built environment. Bringing together an array of beautiful and rarely seen drawings dating from the sixteenth century to the present day, all representing different geographical locations, techniques, methodologies and purposes, the book defines a new field for the subject of the drawing in architecture. It reveals the motives for architectural drawing beyond the requirement to document the processes that underpin the realisation of the architectural object. This book asks, fundamentally, whether drawings can illuminate new interpretations of architectural experimentation. Examples range from initial sketches by architects to analytical and construction drawings, perspectives and schematics, collage and more complex presentations and paintings often carried out in association with others.

Dialogues include Fabrizio Ballabio on Filippo Juvarra’s Ottoboni Theatre; Desley Luscombe on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; Mark Dorrian on Michael Webb; Nicholas Olsberg on Victorian architects William Butterfield, Norman Shaw and GE Street; Charles Rice on James Gowan; Laurent Stalder on perspective in postwar housing; Helen Thomas on the covers of San Rocco; John Macarthur on clouds; Markus Lähteenmaäki on Superstudio; and Erik Wegerhoff on the Viennese Auto-Expander. The volume is rounded off with an epilogue, ‘The Limits of Drawing’, by Adrian Forty and Sophie Read.

#books #architecture | Richard Seifert : British brutalist architect

Richard Seifert : British brutalist architect / Dominic Bradbury.
London : Lund Humphries, 2020.
175 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Siglo XX – Gran Bretaña / Richard Seifert

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223509
Cita APA-7: Bradbury, Dominic (2020). Richard Seifert : British brutalist architect. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72SEIFERT BRI
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1199008021

[.en] The pioneering British modernist architect Richard Seifert was one of the most successful and influential architects of his generation. During the 1960s and '70s he changed the face and fabric of London with a powerful series of highly visible and uncompromising brutalist buildings, including - most famously - Centre Point, the Nat West Tower and King's Reach Tower. Seifert is often described as a modernist version of Christopher Wren in terms of his impact upon the capital, building hundreds of towers, office buildings and hotels in London but also working in other parts of the UK and internationally. An enigmatic and determined figure, Seifert achieved much in his lifetime yet has remained a controversial and divisive figure due to his unwavering commitment to modernism. Both Seifert and his buildings have been attacked, with his work described as 'notorious' for its brutalist aesthetic and an arguable lack of contextuality. Yet in recent years there has been a noticeable upsurge of interest in brutalist architecture in general along with the beginnings of a re-evaluation of Seifert's extraordinary contribution to mid-century architecture and design: a number of buildings by Seifert and his associates have been listed in recognition of their architectural importance. Beautifully illustrated, this book records, analyses and celebrates a considered selection of Seifert's buildings, including Centre Point, the Nat West and King's Reach Towers, Space House, the Euston Station Buildings, the Park Lane Tower Hotel, Drapers Gardens, the International Press Centre, all in London, Wembley Conference Centre and Sussex Heights in Brighton, within the most extensive survey of his work to date.

#books #urbanism | Designing London : understanding the character of the city

Designing London : understanding the character of the city / Ike Ijeh.
London : Lund Humphries, 2020.
160 p. : il.
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Gran Bretaña / Londres / Urbanismo – Gran Bretaña

📘 Ed. impresa: ISBN 9781848223264
Cita APA-7: Ijeh, Ike (2020). Designing London : understanding the character of the city. Lund Humphries.
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-711.4(410) DES
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1159666986

[.en] Urban character is frequently cited by planners, developers and architects as something they wish to protect and enhance. But little or no effort is ever made to define urban character in specific or quantitative terms. In Designing London, architect and critic Ike Ijeh provides a definitive and comprehensive analysis of London's urban character. He establishes key principles by which the architecture of the capital's streets, buildings and spaces can be designed to enhance the character of the city. He first identifies and analyses the constituent physical, social and environmental ingredients that form London's urban character and reviews the architectural, historic and planning context within which these ingredients operate. Then, through case studies of recent and proposed architectural projects, he discusses examples of how London's character has either been undermined or enhanced. Ultimately, the book emphasises the enormous value of London's unique urban character and encourages greater understanding and awareness of how that character is directly affected by architectural design decisions.

#books #architecture | Rabih Hage : quiet architecture

Rabih Hage : quiet architecture / Dominic Bradbury.
London : Lund Humphries, 2018.
160 p. : il.
ISBN 9781848222908
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura – Conservación y rehabilitación / Arquitectura – Inglaterra / Rabih Hage
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-72HAGE RAB
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1127908659

Rabih Hage defines his work in terms of a "quiet architecture," a philosophy which focuses upon the creative re-use and adaptation of existing buildings, recognizing the importance of both sustainability and character within this ethos. His thoughtful and considered approach has brought a wide range of period houses and structures into the twenty-first century and carefully adapted them for modern living, as well as drawing deeply on the surrounding context for new build projects. The homes and spaces that Hage and his design team create, whether in town or country, are defined by luxurious finishes, materiality, and amenities. Hage draws on a rich range of architectural influences, from classicism to modernism, drawing out the individuality and personality of each and every space. Key to the success of Hage’s houses, apartments, and hotels is the way his atelier combines architecture, interiors, and furniture design within one holistic approach. The eye of a curator—informed by a rich personal heritage in Lebanon, France, and England—adds additional layers, with original and bespoke elements such as furniture, furnishings, and art designed specifically for the project at hand. Ranging from London townhouses to escapist farmhouses, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the atelier’s work. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings, and sketches, Hage discusses his process and the development of each of the projects with author Dominic Bradbury.

#books #landsacaping | Green infrastructure planning : reintegrating landscape in urban planning

Green infrastructure planning : reintegrating landscape in urban planning / Ian Mell.
London : Lund Humphries, 2019.
160 p. : il.
Serie: Concise Guides to Planning.
ISBN 9781848222755
/ EN / Libros / Arquitectura del paisaje / Urbanismo – Aspecto del medio ambiente
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-711.4:504 GRE
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1121629310

[.en] What is green infrastructure? Why should we develop it? Who uses it? And what socio-economic and ecological value does it provide? This useful guide provides an essential introduction to green infrastructure for planners, landscape architects, engineers and environmentalists keen to understand how we can use landscape principles to deliver more sustainable urban planning. Using multiple examples from practice in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, the book illustrates how good policy ideas and innovative planning practice can help create more sustainable and ecologically focused urban landscapes.

#books #urbanism | Planning, sustainability and nature

Planning, sustainability and nature / Dave Counsell and Rob Stoneman.
London : Lund Humphries, 2018.
144 p. : il.
Serie: Concise Guides to Planning.
ISBN 9781848222854
/ EN / Libros / Medio ambiente – Protección / Urbanismo – Aspecto del medio ambiente
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-711.4:504 PLA
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1121629121

[.en] Why it is important to plan for the natural environment at a whole-landscape scale and to connect wildlife habitats together? Why do planners need to look beyond protecting particular species and their habitats? Why should planners help nature to recolonise towns and cities and how can they best do this?

In seeking to answer such questions, this book provides a grounding for planners and professionals in related fields in the key concepts associated with biodiversity and the natural environment, and in how to apply them in practice. It looks at how natural environment policy has shifted from the protection of rare species and nature reserves to a more holistic approach, based on biodiversity.

Beginning with a brief history of environmental movements, the guide then focuses on changing approaches to conserving the natural environment. It explains environmental sustainability approaches as well as techniques for planners, using ideas such as environmental capacity and natural capital and, more recently, ecosystem services and multi-functional solutions. It addresses issues of spatial scale, connectivity, and ecological networks, recognising that small nature reserves are vulnerable and lack resilience to change. Other key topics include rebuilding biodiversity through habitat creation, enhancement, and restoration, along with the ‘re-naturing’ of cities. The tools and policies are set out before identifying key lessons and implications for future policy development and planning practice.

#books #urbanism | Neighbourhood planning in practice

Neighbourhood planning in practice / Gavin Parker, Kat Salter and Matthew Wargent.
London : Lund Humphries, 2019.
160 p. : il.
ISBN 9781848222830
Serie: Concise Guides to Planning.
/ EN / Libros / Urbanismo – Aspecto social
ehuBiblioteka BCG A-711.4 NEI
https://ehu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1121629156

[.en] Neighbourhood Planning (NP), introduced by the Localism Act of 2011, is the right for communities to decide the future of the places where they live and work. This book examines the experience of neighbourhood planners, analysing what communities have achieved, how they have done so and what went well or badly. Comparing NP with other forms of community planning and highlighting the main lessons learned so far, it acts as a navigation tool for people already involved in neighbourhood planning, as well as those contemplating participation.

‘This book is essential reading for the "citizen planner" because it reflects on the experiences of others to demonstrate how neighbourhood planning can meaningfully harness the social capital of communities, as well as the challenges involved.' – Chris Bowden, Navigus Planning