Collage City by Colin Rowe
A Critical Reassessment of Urban Design
This influential work explores the complexities of urban design by advocating for a "collage" approach to city planning, where diverse architectural styles and historical layers coexist harmoniously. It critiques the modernist vision of utopian cities, emphasizing the importance of context, tradition, and the unpredictable nature of urban environments. Through a series of essays, the book argues for a more pluralistic and flexible approach to urbanism, where the city is seen as a dynamic and evolving entity, shaped by both planned interventions and organic growth.
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- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 168-200
- Original Language
- English
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