Modern Architecture in Historic Cities: Policy, Planning and Building in Contemporary France

by Sebastian Loew

Overview

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 the longstanding role of the French government as patron and leader. Planning, conservation and design control legislation are examined, highlighting the range of instruments available to government in order to influence results and enhance the role of the architectural profession.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134732654
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/02/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Sebastian Loew

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

The insertion of contemporary architecture within urban historic areas and the acceptance and praise that it receives would appear to be a peculiarly French phenomenon. In his effort to describe and understand the tendency of the French to do this, Loew (current editor of ) touches on the history of planning and heritage protection in France. He examines the legal aspect of city planning that allows this type of development, which gives France's historic areas an appearance of continuing evolution. Control of new construction as well as the participants involved are covered, with case studies given as examples. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

'An informative and thought provoking book.' - Context

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