1st Edition
Modern Architecture in Historic Cities Policy, Planning and Building in Contemporary France
By Sebastian Loew
Copyright 1998
274 Pages
by
Routledge
280 Pages
by
Routledge
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Modern Architecture in Historic Cities illustrates why France has been so successful in combining conservation and modernity, and points to important lessons for other countries which can be drawn from the French experience. Beginning with an empirical review of particular events which have affected attitudes towards heritage in France, this book highlights the continuity in French thinking and... Read more
Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. The History of Planning and Protection of Heritage in France. Chapter 3. Control of New Construction. Chapter 4. Case Studies Pontoise: Library, 14 rue A. Prachey, Les Arcades, 4 rue Sere Depoin Lille: Hotel de la Treille, Conservatoire de Musique, place du Concert, House on rue Ste. Catherine Quimper: Place de la Tourbie, 2, rue Pen--ar--Steir, Les Halles, Other Buildings Chartres: House on the river Eure, Other Examples Paris: Block of flats, rue Descartes, Block of flats, Avenue des Gobelins, Housing, 44, Rue de Menilmontant, School, rue Tandou, Housing, Rue des Hautes Formes.
Biography
Sebastian Loew
'An informative and thought provoking book.' - Context
