Nathaniel Coleman
Lefebvre for Architects (Thinkers for Architects)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415639408
- author:
- Nathaniel Coleman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 172
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Criticism & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Henri Lefebvre's work has had a profound influence on architecture and urban design, yet his ideas for practice remain elusive. This is partly due to the suppression of two key aspects of his thinking: romanticism and utopia. Utopia is at the heart of Lefebvre's project, and understanding it is essential to grasping his theories on how to shape the city. Lefebvre believed that demanding the impossible was a necessary step towards creating positive change. His ideas are fundamentally utopian, yet this has led to them being overlooked in favour of more practical approaches. This book provides an introduction to Lefebvre's work and explores its relevance to contemporary urban design. By engaging with Lefebvre's ideas, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the city and its inhabitants, as well as the radical potential of his project.
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