Throughout history, the relationship between landscape and architecture has formed the basis of culture and the development of human settlements. The unfolding of a site, its transformation through the construction of buildings or of entire cities, translates into this basic idea: that history extends geography. In recent decades, generic architecture has increasingly homogenized the appearance of different territories, resulting in a profoundly different understanding of nature and landscape. Within his work, french architect and urban planner Jean-Pierre Pranlas-Descours continuously articulates the relationship between landscape and architecture. This book traces his line of thought by reflecting on 16 projects and their specific conditions.

About the Author
Jean-Pierre Pranlas-Descours, architect, urban planner, author, and professor of architecture (Ecole D'Architecture Paris-Malaquais).



Book Information
ISBN 9783868597202
Author Jean-Pierre Pranlas-Descours
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint JOVIS Verlag
Publisher JOVIS Verlag
Weight(grams) 1980g