Urban Landscape

Urban Landscape: The Art of Designing Public Spaces

The urban landscape is beautifully depicted and explained in this book—a must-read!

Urban design and planning relate to the layout, appearance, and functionality of cities, with a particular focus on public spaces such as parks, squares, and gardens, as well as infrastructure and private spaces. Urban Landscape showcases the latest examples of public spaces from around the world, designed by thirty of the most relevant architects in this field. The book illustrates the advent of new tools, processes, and priorities in the art of designing public spaces. It features maps, sketches, floor plans, explanations, and numerous color photographs.