1st Edition
A City's Architecture Aberdeen as 'Designed City'
By William Alvis Brogden
Copyright 2012
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
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When considering the successful design of cities, the focus tends to be on famous examples such as Paris or Rome, with equally successful but smaller and more remote examples being ignored. In addition, the more diffuse patterns of settlement of the north and western parts of Europe are hardly considered at all in comparison to the tightly formed urban centres of the Mediterranean. However, the... Read more
Contents: Preface; Prologue; The landscape; The legacy of the medieval town; Early improvements; The designed city; From classic to Caledonian; Architecture for Everyman; Granite City; Learning from the city; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Bill Brogden is a critic, architectural historian, conservationist and consultant on design policy and master planning. After training as architect at the NC State School of Design, and post graduate study at Edinburgh and in London he has spent his professional life in research and teaching from Aberdeen.
'One of the most comprehensive, readable and enjoyable books written about the architectural history of Aberdeen. A herculean labour of love, packed with humour, the substance is impressive and makes for a fascinating and revealing read. Distinguished and eloquent, I recommend this to Aberdonians and scholars alike.' Ken Hood, Partner, Hopkins Architects, UK 'this book’s thoughtful, in-depth analysis of Aberdeen, one of Scotland and the UK’s most distinctive cities, is unlikely to be superseded for a considerable time.' Miles Glendinning, Northern Scotland 'The text is supported by a fascinating collection of illustrations, the fruit of many years’ research. They are mostly contemporary with the buildings they represent, and they include numerous prints, maps and original architectural drawings, not previously reproduced'. Context
