URBAN SPACES SQUARES & PLAZAS

Author: Dimitris Kottas
Pages: 180
Format: 240 x 300 mm
ISBN: 978-84-96424-72-2
Price:
Ref.: 166

Sinopsis, this collection of outstanding projects for public spaces is an excellent overview of current
trends in urban planning. From the Stone Garden fountain where children are encouraged
to play to the intriguing landscape created by the “flying floors” of an airport ticketing pavilion,
each project can be thoroughly explored with full-color photographs, sketches, ground
plans and commentary.
New forms of social existence have led to an increased interest in the definition of urban space.
Our cities have already crossed the dividing line between space to inhabit and habitable
space and, at present, it is difficult to conceive of a good urban development plan without
an equally good plan of the public space involved. This volume has brought together twenty
examples of the best in urban design, with the indelible stamp of the most internationally
known professionals. Each of them is thoroughly documented and illustrated with full color
glossy photographs and drawings, to capture the full scale of the project’s complexities,
technical assets and aesthetic innovations. This book, the fruit of a complete case study, will
undoubtedly be of the greatest value to all architects, urban planners and students seeking
an introduction to the latest tendencies in the field of public space design.

Dimitris Kottas, PhD., is a licensed architect with a doctorate degree. His experience encompasses more than eight years as an editorial consultant and publication supervisor. He specializes in the Theory and History of Architecture. He has authored “A visual Dictionary of Architecture and Construction” and “The Architect’s Handbook” . At the present time, he lives and works in Berlin (Germany).