Paul Spencer Byard, an architect and lawyer, looks at more than sixty combinations, built and unbuilt, for criteria to help protect the public interest in great buildings. Drawing on examples from Grand Central Terminal to St. Peter's Church in Rome, from the Louvre Pyramid to the Salk Institute, this book will help architects work with significant old buildings and help interested private and public persons arrive at judgments about architectural successes and failures that are rational, satisfying, and enforceable. The ...
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Paul Spencer Byard, an architect and lawyer, looks at more than sixty combinations, built and unbuilt, for criteria to help protect the public interest in great buildings. Drawing on examples from Grand Central Terminal to St. Peter's Church in Rome, from the Louvre Pyramid to the Salk Institute, this book will help architects work with significant old buildings and help interested private and public persons arrive at judgments about architectural successes and failures that are rational, satisfying, and enforceable. The issues discussed here affect everyone who has a stake in livable cities.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9780393730210.
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Fine in Fine jacket. A large item: Priority and non-U.S. shipping may require extra fees; please inquire. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in grey cloth, in dark blue glossy jacket, 4to. 191pp. Index, b/w figures (photos, plans) throughouty. NF to Fine. Book has hint of spine slant toward lower end only with no effect on strong binding; faint 1/2" and 1/4" creases across tip of pp.91-92. Book and jacket are otherwise as new: bright, tight, sharp and unmarked. Jacket in Brodart.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear, previous owner name and address written neatly on inside cover, solid binding and bright pages, a very nice copy!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!