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The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation
Steven W. Semes
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Description for The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation
Hardback. A comprehensive and eloquent argument for "new traditional" architecture that preserves the style and character of historic buildings. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30 color, 250 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 289 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1132.
With contemporary design being redefined by architects and urbanists who are recovering the historic language associated with traditional architecture and the city, how might preservation change its focus or update its mission? Steven W. Semes, winner of the 2010 Clem Labine Award, makes a persuasive case that context matters and that new buildings and additions to old buildings should be harmonious with their neighbors. The Future of the Past was also named one of Planetizen's most noteworthy books of 2010 and one of The Atlantic Cities' "10 Most Compelling Historic Preservation Reads."
With contemporary design being redefined by architects and urbanists who are recovering the historic language associated with traditional architecture and the city, how might preservation change its focus or update its mission? Steven W. Semes, winner of the 2010 Clem Labine Award, makes a persuasive case that context matters and that new buildings and additions to old buildings should be harmonious with their neighbors. The Future of the Past was also named one of Planetizen's most noteworthy books of 2010 and one of The Atlantic Cities' "10 Most Compelling Historic Preservation Reads."
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393732443
SKU
V9780393732443
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About Steven W. Semes
Steven W. Semes is Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture and Academic Director of its Rome Studies Program. A practicing architect for over thirty years, he has designed a wide variety of projects for preservation and new construction throughout the United States. He is also the author of The Architecture of the Classical Interior (Norton) ... Read more
Reviews for The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation
"The Decade’s Most Important Book on Urban Architecture….With the publication of this volume, Steven Semes has vaulted into the first rank of contemporary architectural critics and preservation theorists…. should be must reading for all preservationists and people serving on landmark commissions and design review boards."
Traditional Building "Will we ever agree on the future of the past? Probably not. ... Read more
Traditional Building "Will we ever agree on the future of the past? Probably not. ... Read more