This unique book; written by local experts in the city; deals with the transformation of Barcelona during the last twenty years. Barcelona has been held up as a model of urban planning and economic regeneration amongst built environment professionals. The redesign of square parks and streets throughout the city in the 1980s first attracted attention and praise and then the 1992 Olympics hosted in the city raised international awareness. The city received many awards and accolades including a Gold Medal from the RIBA. The selection of writings is well illustrated throughout with maps; drawings and photographs and will be of interest to architects; planners and urban designers as well as those interested in the social and economic impacts of regeneration.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. unique insightBy PawtuxetLoved the story... such a different insight to a genius personal relationships.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. it is a goodBy bob MoyerIf you are interested in this mans life; it is a good book16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. A Sons Point of ViewBy R S LundIt was a pleasure to read something about FLW from one of his childrens point of view. In all that I have read about this man I have often thought about his children and how they felt. John Lloyd Wright gives an honest account of his relationship with his Father whether it be happy or sad. FLW was a genius when it came to architecture. He built buildings according to his own desires and influenced architecture for generations to come. He was a free thinker and put his heart and soul into everything he did; including being a wonderful Father when he was with them. Who are we to judge someone who opened the worlds eyes to think out of the box. I recommend this book to people that are highly critical of his morals. He too had his own demons but his art was his escape.