Country Park And City
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Country Park And City
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Author : Francis R. Kowsky
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2003
Country Park And City written by Francis R. Kowsky and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architects categories.
After beginning his career as an architect in London, Calvert Vaux (1824-1895) came to the Hudson River valley in 1850 at the invitation of Andrew Jackson Downing, the reform-minded writer on houses and gardens. As Downing's partner, and after Downing's death in 1852, Vaux designed country and suburban dwellings that were remarkable for their well-conceived plans and their sensitive rapport with nature. By 1857, the year he published his book Villas and Cottages, Vaux had moved to New York City. There he asked Frederick Law Olmsted to join him in preparing a design for Central Park. He spent the next 38 years defending and refining their vision of Central Park as a work of art. After the Civil War, he and Olmsted led the nascent American park movement with their designs for parks and parkways in Brooklyn, Buffalo, and many other American cities. Apart from undertakings with Olmsted, Vaux cultivated a distinguished architectural practice. Among his clients were the artist Frederic Church, whose dream house, Olana, he helped create; and the reform politician Samuel Tilden, whose residence on New York's Gramercy Park remains one of the country's outstanding Victorian buildings. A pioneering advocate for apartment houses in American cities, Vaux designed buildings that mirrored the advance of urbanization in America, including early model housing for the poor. He planned the original portions of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History and conceived a stunning proposal for a vast iron and glass building to house the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Especially notable are the many bridges and other charming structures that he designed for Central Park. Vaux considered the Park's Terrace, decorated by J. W. Mould, as his greatest achievement. An active participant in the cultural and intellectual life of New York, Vaux was an idealist who regarded himself as an artist and a professional. And while much has been written on Olmsted, comparatively little has been published about Vaux. The first in-depth account of Vaux's career, Country, Park, and City should be of great interest to historians of art, architecture, and urbanism, as well as preservationists and other readers interested in New York City's past and America's first parks.
Country Park City
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Author : Francis R. Kowsky
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 1998
Country Park City written by Francis R. Kowsky and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Architecture categories.
A biography of the architect who, along with Frederick Law Olmstead, designed New York's Central Park
Country Park City
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Author : Francis R. Kowsky
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-08-07
Country Park City written by Francis R. Kowsky and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-07 with Architecture categories.
After beginning his career as an architect in London, Calvert Vaux (1824-1895) came to the Hudson River valley in 1850 at the invitation of Andrew Jackson Downing, the reform-minded writer on houses and gardens. As Downing's partner, and after Downing's death in 1852, Vaux designed country and suburban dwellings that were remarkable for their well-conceived plans and their sensitive rapport with nature. By 1857, the year he published his book Villas and Cottages, Vaux had moved to New York City. There he asked Frederick Law Olmsted to join him in preparing a design for Central Park. He spent the next 38 years defending and refining their vision of Central Park as a work of art. After the Civil War, he and Olmsted led the nascent American park movement with their designs for parks and parkways in Brooklyn, Buffalo, and many other American cities. Apart from undertakings with Olmsted, Vaux cultivated a distinguished architectural practice. Among his clients were the artist Frederic Church, whose dream house, Olana, he helped create; and the reform politician Samuel Tilden, whose residence on New York's Gramercy Park remains one of the country's outstanding Victorian buildings. A pioneering advocate for apartment houses in American cities, Vaux designed buildings that mirrored the advance of urbanization in America, including early model housing for the poor. He planned the original portions of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History and conceived a stunning proposal for a vast iron and glass building to house the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Especially notable are the many bridges and other charming structures that he designed for Central Park. Vaux considered the Park's Terrace, decorated by J. W. Mould, as his greatest achievement. An active participant in the cultural and intellectual life of New York, Vaux was an idealist who regarded himself as an artist and a professional. And while much has been written on Olmsted, comparatively little has been published about Vaux. The first in-depth account of Vaux's career, Country, Park, and City should be of great interest to historians of art, architecture, and urbanism, as well as preservationists and other readers interested in New York City's past and America's first parks.
The Best Planned City In The World
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Author : Francis R. Kowsky
language : en
Publisher: Designing the American Park
Release Date : 2018-04
The Best Planned City In The World written by Francis R. Kowsky and has been published by Designing the American Park this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04 with Architecture categories.
Beginning in 1868, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux created a series of improvements for Buffalo, New York, augmenting the city's original plan with urban design features inspired by Second Empire Paris, including the first system of "parkways" to grace an American city. In his award-winning book, Francis R. Kowsky delves into original plans, drawings, photographs, reports, and letters to bring new perspective to the visionary design and planning principles that Olmsted and Vaux pioneered.
Where Country Park Meets The City
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Author : Hiu-Shek Lau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Where Country Park Meets The City written by Hiu-Shek Lau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with categories.
Country Parks
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Author : Luis Paulo Faria Ribeiro
language : en
Publisher: Images Publishing
Release Date : 2015
Country Parks written by Luis Paulo Faria Ribeiro and has been published by Images Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Landscape architecture categories.
Traditional country parks, which originated in the United Kingdom, are very different to the country parks we know today. With the development of urbanization and the improvement of living standards, city dwellers were no longer satisfied with small urban green spaces, and a new style of country park was born. Conveniently located in the outer city suburbs, with tranquil, natural environments, this new type of park met society's desire to return to nature, and theses spaces have since become hotspots for tourism and leisure. Country Parks includes detailed theory and case studies showcasing outstanding international country park design; analyzes and promotes the current status and development of the country park and its role in urban development; and provides valuable guidance for professional designers working in the field today. Contents: Preface; Chapter 1: The Introduction of Country Park; Chapter 2: The History and Development of Country Parks; 2.1 The Original Country Park Concept, 1966-1968; 2.2 The Development of the Country Park, 1968-1992; 2.3 Country Parks, 1992-1996; 2.4 Country Parks,1996-2005; Chapter 3: Characteristics of Country Parks; 3.1 Physical Characteristics; 3.2 Primary Land Type; 3.3 Prior Use; 3.4 Location; 3.5 Historic Status; 3.6 Nature Conservation Status; 3.7 Landscape Planning Status; Chapter 4: The Role of the Country Park; 4.1 Recreation; 4.2 Protection of Vulnerable Land; 4.3 Wildlife Conservation; Chapter 5: Design Criteria of Country Park; 5.1 Effective Land Area; 5.2 Unique and Attractive Natural Landscapes; 5.3 Streamlined Landscape Recreation Facilities; 5.4 Environmentally-friendly, Energy-saving, and Ecological Materials and Technologies; 5.5 Humanized Space Layout; 5.6 Safety Protection Systems; 5.7 Detailed Management Measures; Chapter 6: The Future of Country Parks; 6.1 A Sustainable Future for Country Parks; 6.2 Country Parks Today; 6.3 Relevance of Country Parks to Our Future; Case Studies: Percorso Paesaggistico Culturale; Jezzine Barracks; Park Groot Schijn, Zone Boterlaar Silsburg; Mangfall Park; Botanical Garden of Faial; Edmondson Park; Tagus Linear Park; Parc François Mitterrand; Le Syndrome de la Page Blanche; Wijkeroog Park; Hillarys Boat Harbour; Elizabeth Hills Estate, Hoxton Park; Rivermouth Park; Park in Casalmoro; Marzahn Recreational Park; Clifton Hill Railway Park; Edinburgh Gardens Raingarden; Strubben Kniphorstbosch; Mont Evrin Park; Norges River; The Meadow Park; Punggol Promenade; Ballooërveld; North Diaoyutai Development; Leisure Centre of Madine's Lake.
Shotover Country Park
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Author : Oxford (England). City Council
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Shotover Country Park written by Oxford (England). City Council and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with categories.
Progress In Civil Architectural And Hydraulic Engineering Iv
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Author : Yun-Hae Kim
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2018-11-22
Progress In Civil Architectural And Hydraulic Engineering Iv written by Yun-Hae Kim and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The International Conference on Civil, Architectural and Hydraulic Engineering series provides a forum for exchange of ideas and enhancing mutual understanding between scientists, engineers, policymakers and experts in these engineering fields. This book contains peer-reviewed contributions from many experts representing industry and academic es
The Greening Of The Cities
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Author : David Nicholson-Lord
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
The Greening Of The Cities written by David Nicholson-Lord and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Science categories.
First Published in 2004. The majority of our large manufacturing cities are in decline—thousands of acres of their former industrial greatness have become gigantic scrapheaps. New industries with new technologies no longer make it necessary to locate industry in cities, and social and fiscal pressures are drawing people out into the countryside. Thus a conflict is growing with cities dying for lack of industry and new housing— whilst conservationists resist the spread of development into the green belts or further into the rural landscape. This book is an important contribution to a contemporary debate which is of significance to everyone living in Britain: the need for a land-use policy which looks simultaneously at the towns and country and strikes a balance between urban and rural renewal
Park City
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Author : Dalton Gackle
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2022-06-20
Park City written by Dalton Gackle and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-20 with History categories.
Settled by miners and Mormons after the Civil War and incorporated in 1884, Park City grew into one of the world's most prestigious mining camps. Known primarily for its richness in silver, Park City miners also extracted lead, zinc, gold, and copper from the surrounding hills. With the town and its mines located at over 7,000 feet above sea level, miners faced brutal winters to unleash treasure for the nation. As the mines grew, so too did the town, attracting businesspeople, grocers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and more to the area, in addition to miners and prospectors seeking to strike it rich. While most miners faced tough lives and died young, some did create legacies beyond their wildest dreams. Park City made many a millionaire, including David Keith, Thomas Kearns, R.C. Chambers, John Judge, John Daly, and Suzanne Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff (also known as the "Silver Queen"). From mines large (like the Silver King and the Ontario) to small (like the Nelson Queen), Park City's early history is that of the triumphs and tragedies of mining, the ebbs and flows of the community, and the metals that made it all happen. Dalton Gackle is the research, digital services, and social media coordinator at the Park City Museum (Park City, Utah). An American West and pop culture historian by way of the Midwest, Gackle manages the Park City Museum's Hal Compton Research Library.