New public architecture
By Jeremy Myerson.
Description
The mid-1990s have seen a resurgence of interest and investment in public architecture. Civic authorities have been faced with the challenge of regenerating run-down cities and regions after the recession of the early years of the decade, and of attracting investment and jobs to their regions. These conditions have inspired a new generation of 'magnet' buildings and interiors. New Public Architecture examines more than fifty of the most outstanding of these projects, including libraries, museums, town halls and seats of regional government, art, media and convention centres, schoo...
ISBN(s)
1856690830, 9781856690836
