Cities: Revised Edition

by Lawrence Halprin

In Cities, Lawrence Halprin examines the basic elements of the the open spaces that give a city its character and the spaces within which its life takes place (streets, plazas, parks, the private living spaces and small gardens); street furniture (kiosks, benches, light); the city floor (asphalt, brick, concrete); water; trees; roofviews; and what Halprin calls the "choreography" of the city. This edition includes a section on Halprin's fountains.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book behind so many contemporary ideas of public space, representation of cities, etc. A typology of urban spaces.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun to see things through his lens.