Non-Plan explores ways of involving people in the design of their environments - a goal which transgresses political categories of right and left. Attempts to circumvent planning bureaucracy and architectural inertia have ranged from free-market enterprise zones; to self-build housing; and from squatting to sophisticated technologies of prefabrication. Yet all have shared in a desire to let people shape the built environment they want to live and work in.How can buildings better reflect the needs of their inhabitants? How can cities better facilitate the work and recreation of their many populaces? Modernism had promised a functionalist approach to resolving the architectural needs of the twentieth-century; yet the design of cities and buildings often appears to confound the needs of those who use them - their design and layout being highly regulated by restrictive legislation; planning controls and bureaucracy.Non-Plan considers the theoretical and conceptual frameworks within which architecture and urbanism have sought to challenge entrenched boundaries of control; focusing on the architectural history of the post-war period to the present day. This provocative book will be of interest to architects; planners and students of architecture; design; town-planning and architectural history. Its contributors include architects; critics and historians; including many whose work helped shape the Non-Plan debate during the period. List of contributors: Cedric Price; Benjamin Franks; Elizabeth Lebas; Eleonore Kofman; Ben Highmore; Yona Friedman; Paul Barker; Clara Greed; Barry Curtis; Colin Ward; Ian Horton; John Beck; Chinedu Umenyilora and Malcolm Miles.
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143 of 144 people found the following review helpful. Ann Budd Never DisappointsBy D. BoykenBasically; any book by Ann Budd warrants a look; and this doesnt disappoint.She starts by talking briefly about things like fit; yarn; needles; and general techniques; but also discusses heels and toes in more depth. Then the rest of the book is split into two sections: top-down and toe-up; and each starts with more detail about cast-on/cast-off options for that method.And; of course; there are patterns. Theyre stunning; of course. Each is photographed beautifully; with detail shots of toes and heels so you know what youre getting into. There is a sidebar of "Design Techniques" for each one; which lists the techniques youll need to knit that particular pattern. There are notes about how you might make modifications. Sidebars about picking the right kind of yarn. Stories about how and why the designer came up with that particular sock. The sizes of the socks are given in detail; too: circumference; length from toe to heel; length from cuff to heel. I honestly cant think of any details that are missed.She knows how to collect talent; too. The designs in this book are from true sock-masters. Cookie A; Kathryn Alexander; Veronik Avery; Cat Bordhi; Nancy Bush; Evelyn A Clark; Chrissy Gardiner; Priscilla Gibson-Roberts; Anne Hanson; Eunny Jang; Melissa Morgan-Oakes; Deborah Newton; Clara Parkes; Meg Swansen; and Anna Zilboorg.But wait! Theres more!The book comes with a 95-minute DVD of Ann Budd showing off the socks; and going into detail to show you various cast-ons; cast-offs; and so on. Youve got over an hour and a half of video complimenting the books already clear instructions. Her presentation style during the little show-and-tell of each sock design seemed a little nervous; but as soon as she gets into the instructional portion of the video; the content is gold. Sometimes it really helps to SEE someone show you Kitchener stitch; you know?5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Sock construction thats new and differentBy Joanna D.I got this sock book for the re-soleable sock by Anna Zilboorg. This is a toe-up style sock that is knitted flat after casting on a band and picking up toe stitches. You make a sort of flap for the instep; then go along the back; picking up slipped stitches on each side until you have a closed tube for the toe. How you pick up the stitches determines if you are increasing for the toe or instep gusset and then you continue on to make a short row heel. After that; its a simple matter to start knitting in the round to complete the leg of the sock. To re-sole; you rip out any holey bits and pick up and knit flat on the sole; grafting onto a row of intact stitches. This is helpful for stranded knitting; as the strands remain on the leg and top part of the foot; while the sole is a solid single yarn.Ive tried it; and it makes excellent "Turkish" style or Fairisle socks. Its not nearly as fast as knitting in the round; but it really does work. If you put a lot of work into stranded socks; or use a fancy yarn for the top of the foot; you can use a more durable yarn for the sole.The rest of the designers are familiar to knitters: Cookie A; Kathryn Alexander; Veronik Avery; Cat Bordhi; Nancy Bush; Evelyn A Clark; Chrissy Gardiner; Priscilla Gibson-Roberts; Anne Hanson; Eunny Jang; Melissa Morgan-Oakes; Deborah Newton; Clara Parkes; and Meg Swansen.Some of the techniques have appeared before in other publications (Swansens fitted socks; Gibson-Roberts Bulgarian style intarsia.) But even if youve seen these in print; the book comes with a DVD of demonstrations; and that is worth the book alone; because some of the techniques are a bit unfamiliar and there is nothing like seeing it in action to learn it.25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderful Book of Sock Knitting for the Intermediate and Advanced KnitterBy Fairbanks Reader - Bonnie BrodyAnn Budd is my favorite sock knitting writer. Her book; Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series) is my sock knitting bible. This book; Sock Knitting Master Class: Innovative Techniques + Patterns from Top Designers is for the more advanced sock knitter. It is filled with wonderful patterns of all sorts - lace; cable; intarsia; and entrelac.The book has an opening section that contains information on fit; comfort; yarn and gauge; needle choice; heels; toes; and aesthetics. It provides excellent information on the construction of socks and the choice of yarns. The patterns in this book are either top-down or toe-up construction; about half of each. Ms. Budd includes great information on cast-ons for top-down and toe-up patterns as well as bind-offs. The book includes a DVD of innovative patterns and techniques from top designers. It is excellent.My favorite patterns in the top-down section are:French Market socks with highlights of blue and green triangles and squares.Twisted Stitch Stockings in a lovely soft gray hue that are nearly knee-high.Knot Socks in a light variegated orange; knit with cables and ribbing.Mock Cables and Lace in a dark rust color; perfect for wearing with sandals or flats. Ms. Budd states "I chose a lace pattern that gives the illusion of a wide cable along the front and back of the leg".Of the toe-up patterns; my favorites are:Stealth Argyles in a brown and blue horizontal striped pattern. Ms. Budd states of this pattern; "Because patterns produced by shadow knitting only reveal themselves when viewed at certain angles; the patterns magically appear and disappear as the piece moves".Terpander socks knit in a chartreuse green. Terpander "is an ancient Greek poet and musician who used a lyre in composition and performance". The composition of these socks brings to mind the shape of lyre.All told; this is a wonderful book. It is a great resource and the patterns are wonderful and easy to understand. I dont recommend this for beginning sock knitters but it would be an excellent addition to the library of any intermediate or advanced knitter. Thank you Ms. Budd for this extraordinary book.