Urbanscape Switzerland : topology and regional development in Switzerland - investigations and case studies / Angelus Eisinger and Michel Schneider (eds.) ; [translations from German into English: Robin Benson, Mark Walz, translation from French into English: Donald Nicholson-Smith].

Zürich : Avenir Suisse ; Basel : Birkhäuser, 2003.

399 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

"The present studies focus on the changing regional-spatial structure of Switzerland. When describing contemporary settlement structures, it is becoming increasingly necessary to dispense with the categories of "town" and "country." We live in a collage of urban, suburban and rural elements which, together, form a dense multi-core patchwork of different agglomerations. This development presents Switzerland with a number of difficult political problems. Solving them will be quite a challenge, especially to the institutional framework of Swiss federalism." "The contributions and case studies provide an up-to-date inventory which embraces urban development, sociological, geographical and economic trends. In addition, the renowned Dutch architect's office MVRDV, which is known for its non-conformist conceptions and work, has drafted a spatial vision for Switzerland from an outsider's point of view."--Jacket

3764369612 (English edition ; hd. bd.)
9783764369613 (English edition ; hd. bd.)
3764369647 (German ed.)
9783764369644 (German ed.)

Regional planning Switzerland.
Aménagement du territoire Suisse.
Regional planning.
Raumstruktur Schweiz Aufsatzsammlung.
Raumentwicklung Urbanität Schweiz Aufsatzsammlung.
Urbanität Raumentwicklung Schweiz Aufsatzsammlung.
Switzerland.
Schweiz Raumstruktur Aufsatzsammlung.
Schweiz Raumentwicklung Urbanität Aufsatzsammlung.

Eisinger, Angelus.
Schneider, Michel.

Location: Library main 229609
Call No.: NA9227 .U73 2003
Status: Available