Public Space
Cultural/Political Theory; Street Photography
An Interpretation by George Baird

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Author(s)

George Baird

Publisher, year

Amsterdam : SUN Architecture Publishers, 2011

Scope

164 p., illustrated, 24 cm.

ISBN

9789461051745

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George Baird’s book provides insights into the use, identity and representation of public space, drawing on various disciplines, in particular political and cultural theory. His main questions are: Can a space be described as public or not? And: What characteristics of space can we identify that make it ‘public’ in character? George Baird advocates the public space that continues to play an important and essential role in architecture and urban design. Vice versa, he argues that design must contribute to the quality and identity of public space. He does not avoid questions about its use, the tension within it, and the political and social ambitions and implications.

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Keywords

photography

Location

Cabinet 17 - 2 City and Residents

Extra themes

Body and Architecture, Body and Space, Residents and the built environment, Walk / stroll / explore / hang out