Facadism - the preservation of historic facades; the creation of facsimiles in front of new buildings and the decorative exercises of postmodernism - is accused of destroying architectural innovation; of divorcing the interior and exterior of buildings and of reducing townscapes to theatre sets. Its defenders describe facadism as the way urban tradition and progress walk hand in hand. Facadism presents a critical analysis of a concept central to the way in which the city is being remodelled. Assessing architectural and townscape philosophies and their aesthetics; the principles of urban conservation; the process of heritage planning and the market forces of urban development; the book builds a complete picture of the causes and effects of facadism in the Twentieth Century.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent play...faulty editorsBy Emma C. TremmelFirst and foremost; this is a fabulous play. Ibsen is a genious; and Hedda Gabler; in my opinion; is even better than A Dollhouse (which is also a fabulous work). I encourage everyone to read it; for its a very complex; beautifully constructed; and dark (but comedic in its own way) play. However; my review is not about the play itself; but this particular translation.Hedda Gabler has many English translations; of course; and like all translations; each version can be interpreted differently. I have nothing to compare this one to; because this is the first version of Hedda Gabler Ive read. Overall; I felt that the translation was well done. However; when I take into account all of the grammar and spelling errors I found while reading this; Im no longer sure. The translators of this edition (Edmund Gosse and William Archer) may have done an excellent job; but if they have made it their purpose (and are getting paid) to write an English interpretation of an Ibsen play; they should be able to proof-read and edit their own work.There were so many blatant spelling errors in this play that I am a bit embarrassed to have bought it. Examples include: "Raising HE voice a little" instead of HER voice; "I never KNEW you show your love like that before;" "Would you mind us sitting at YOU writing-table;" etc...its as though the writers hadnt proof-read (or at least someone hadnt proof-read) this work before getting it published. In conclusion; how can I trust the translation of a great playwrights work if the interpreters of it cant even spell?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing Unintentional Feminist DramaBy sillyBeeHenrik Ibsen was known for crossing societal boundaries with his plays. Hedda Gabler depicts a woman who has socially lowered herself solely for the purpose of marriage.Ibsens use of phallic imagery throughout the play to signify Heddas oppression is amazing. The play takes dark twists and turns. Although; I; personally; find Ibsens The Dolls House to be better; Hedda Gabler pushes societal boundaries and expectations of women.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy candaceWonderful