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Guidebook to Contemporary Architecture in Vancouver
Author(s): Christopher MacDonald (Author), Veronica Gillies (Author), Helen Malkin (Editor), Nancy Dunton (Editor)
- Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
- Publication Date: 1 May 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1553654455
- ISBN-13: 9781553654452
Book Description
A beautifully designed review of Canada’s most constantly inventive architectural landscape. Serves as both an insightful review of the city’s contemporary architecture, and a fascinating guidebook for visitors. Illustrated with 160 full-colour photographs and 40 architects’ drawings, and accompanied by critical writings that position Vancouver in the broader context of urban development.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Vancouver is unequivocally a fascinating work in progress…as a laboratory for experimental research in architecture and the public realm, there are bound to be positive results, numerous examples of which are contained in this thoughtfully prepared guidebook.” Canadian Architects, Mar 1, 2010
About the Author
Christopher MacDonald contributes regularly to various popular and academic journals concerning architecture and urbanism and is the author of Cabin, Cottage and Camp. Veronica Gillies is the Regional Leader for HOK’s Vancouver office and participates on municipal design panels, acts as a school guest critic and has been on the Executive Council of the AIBC since 2005.
