The Architecture of the City
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The Architecture of the City is a seminal book of urban design
theory by the Italian architect Aldo Rossi
published in 1966. The book marks the shift from the urban doctrines of modernism
to a rediscovery of the traditional European city.
Urban design
Urban design concerns the arrangement, appearance and functionality of towns and cities, and in particular the shaping and uses of urban public space. It has traditionally been regarded as a disciplinary subset of urban planning, landscape architecture, or architecture and in more recent times has...
theory by the Italian architect Aldo Rossi
Aldo Rossi
Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and designer who accomplished the unusual feat of achieving international recognition in four distinct areas: theory, drawing, architecture and product design.-Early life:...
published in 1966. The book marks the shift from the urban doctrines of modernism
Modern architecture
Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and creation of ornament from the structure and theme of the building. It is a term applied to an overarching movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely...
to a rediscovery of the traditional European city.