Descrizione
Edwin Heathcote explores the architectural significance and cultural impact of bank buildings in urban landscapes. Through a keen lens, he reveals how these structures not only serve as financial institutions but also as symbols of power, stability, and trust within communities.
As he delves into their design and evolution, he highlights the interplay between form and function, illustrating how banks reflect the economic climate and social values of their time. Heathcote's insights invite readers to reconsider the role these edifices play in shaping the identity of cities and their inhabitants.
As he delves into their design and evolution, he highlights the interplay between form and function, illustrating how banks reflect the economic climate and social values of their time. Heathcote's insights invite readers to reconsider the role these edifices play in shaping the identity of cities and their inhabitants.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Mar 14, 2000
Editore
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-10
0471853593
ISBN-13
9780471853596