Oxford Replanned
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Thomas Sharp
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, London, 1948
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: All fold-out maps intact.
This seminal work of urban planning presents a visionary blueprint for the future development of Oxford. Thomas Sharp meticulously details the architectural and social challenges facing the historic city, arguing for a balanced approach to preservation and modernization. With a critical yet hopeful tone, the text uncovers the intricate relationship between urban design and community well-being. It instructs readers on the principles of thoughtful city planning, illustrating how careful consideration can transform a city while respecting its heritage. Oxford Replanned remains a compelling and influential document, shaping discussions on urban renewal and the preservation of cultural landscapes.
Author: Thomas Sharp
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, London, 1948
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: All fold-out maps intact.
This seminal work of urban planning presents a visionary blueprint for the future development of Oxford. Thomas Sharp meticulously details the architectural and social challenges facing the historic city, arguing for a balanced approach to preservation and modernization. With a critical yet hopeful tone, the text uncovers the intricate relationship between urban design and community well-being. It instructs readers on the principles of thoughtful city planning, illustrating how careful consideration can transform a city while respecting its heritage. Oxford Replanned remains a compelling and influential document, shaping discussions on urban renewal and the preservation of cultural landscapes.