Wendy kohn (38 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In an age of virtual offices, urban flight, and planned gated communities, are cities becoming obsolete? In this passionate manifesto, Moshe Safdie argues that as crucibles for creative, social, and political interaction, vital cities are an organic and necessary part of human civilization. If we are to rescue them from dispersal and decay, we must first revise our definition of what constitutes a city.Unlike many who believe that we must choose between cities and suburbs, between mass transit and highways, between monolithic highrises and panoramic vistas, Safdie envisions a way to have it all. Effortless mobility throughout a region of diverse centers, residential communities, and natural open spaces is the key to restoring the rich public life that cities once provided while honoring our profound desire for privacy, flexibility, and freedom. With innovations such as transportation nodes, elevated moving sidewalks, public utility cars, and buildings designed to maximize daylight, views, and personal interaction, Safdie's proposal challenges us all to create a more satisfying and humanistic environment.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In an age of virtual offices, urban flight, and planned gated communities, are cities becoming obsolete? In this passionate manifesto, Moshe Safdie argues that as crucibles for creative, social, and political interaction, vital cities are an organic and necessary part of human civilization. If we are to rescue them from dispersal and decay, we must first revise our definition of what constitutes a city.Unlike many who believe that we must choose between cities and suburbs, between mass transit and highways, between monolithic highrises and panoramic vistas, Safdie envisions a way to have it all. Effortless mobility throughout a region of diverse centers, residential communities, and natural open spaces is the key to restoring the rich public life that cities once provided while honoring our profound desire for privacy, flexibility, and freedom. With innovations such as transportation nodes, elevated moving sidewalks, public utility cars, and buildings designed to maximize daylight, views, and personal interaction, Safdie's proposal challenges us all to create a more satisfying and humanistic environment.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Binding is square and solid. Pages are clean and unmarked. Four pages dog-eared.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Very light wear to edges, otherwise fine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust jacket has scratches/ minor tears.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. pp. 200.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Used. pp. 216.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: Used. pp. 216.

Zustand: New. pp. 200.

Zustand: New. In English.

4°, hardcover, dustjacket. 344 pp Fine copy. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 0.

4°, hardcover, dustjacket. 344 pp Signed and dedicated by Moshe Safdie. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 0.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Moshe Safdie, Wendy Kohn. Published by Academy Editions, London, 1996. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Moshe Safdie. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 343pp. with color photographs and black and white architectural diagrams; biography, selected bibliography, chronological list of buildings and projects. Contains interview of Safdie by Wendy Kohn and, essays by Moshe Safdie; Peter Rowe; Witold Rybczynski; Paul Goldberger; Michael Sorkin. Volume is in fine condition; unclipped jacket has the very lightest of shelf wear. Moshe Safdie is a well known and award-winning architect, urban planner, educator, theorist, and author; he carries Israeli, Canadian, and American citizenship. In this monograph, more than 40 of his projects are illustrated with spectacular photography, original design sketches and text. These works include his seminal Habitat project for the Canadian Expo '67, the National Gallery of Canada, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Vancouver's Library Square in Canada; the Yad Vashem Children's Holocaust Memorial, the Restoration of the Jewish Quarter, Mamilla Center and Hebrew Union College in the city of Jerusalem; the Skirball Museum and Cultural Center in Los Angeles; and urban designs for Montreal, Senegal, Singapore and the new city of Modi'in in Israel. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. SIGNED and inscribed by Moshe Safdie. Minimal wear to the jacket. Pages are clean.

Fol. , OLwd. mit Präg. und OSU. Zahlreiche Abb., 344 S.; Mit Widmung des Architekten, Rückenprägung in silberf., Einband und untere Kante gering berieben, schönes Exemplar Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3000.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Zustand: Sehr gut. 4°, 344 Seiten mit zahlreichen farbigen Abbildungen, OPbd. mit farbig illustr. Originalumschlag - sehr guter Zustand - 1996. A65313 ISBN: 1854904531 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2700.