The Capital of Europe - Architecture and Urban Planning for the European Union (Hardcover)

What makes up a capital city? In this first comprehensive look at the architectural and urban visions for a European capital, Hein examines how these visions compare to the reality of the three headquarter cities for the European Union: Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Brussels. Tracing the history of the EU and its creation of the new political entity of the polycentric capital, Hein explores the impact that European unification has on visionary projects and the transformation of EU member cities. Widely researched, the book also brings in architectural projects that have remained largely unknown until now. Using architectural and urban history as a lens, Hein examines the past five decades of European unification. Also analyzed for the first time are the debates, plans, projects, and constructions—both realized and failed—that accompanied this process. Looking to the future, Hein asserts that the task of these three capital cities is to balance the needs of a collective Europe with national, local, and—increasingly—regional demands.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Perspectives on the Twentieth Century
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	December 2004
Authors:	Carola Hein
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-97874-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	0-275-97874-5
Barcode:	9780275978747

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