Thomas, Amy
The City in the City: Architecture and Change in London's Financial District
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262048415
- author:
- Thomas, Amy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 16.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Urban & Land Use Planning,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Amy Thomas explores the dramatic transformation of London's financial district after 1945, examining the intersection of abstract financial ideas, politics, and urban planning. The City in the City delves into the grand plans, hidden alleys, and architectural developments that have shaped the financial center over the past seven decades. Thomas's study spans four spatial scales, from the city's overall structure to the individual office desk, revealing the complex relationships between the UK's financial system and its environment. By uncovering the entanglements between politics, sociology, and architecture, the book sheds new light on a previously overlooked period in the City's history. This in-depth analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the City of London's evolution, challenging prevailing assumptions about developer-led architecture and the real estate industry.
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