The Modern Station: New Approaches to Railway Architecture by Brian Edwards
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The Modern Station
Summary
An exciting new generation of railway architecture has emerged in Europe and elsewhere over the past decade. This book explains the reasons for the renaissance of the station as a building type and the current changes it is undergoing.
The Modern Station Summary
The Modern Station Reviews
This is an interesting read for railway enthusiasts. - Architectural Review.
...an excellent guide to new stations...and...a good coverage of less well known constructions for suburban and city rail works...This book is a valuable guide to the new railway age ...it will provide a stimulus to show the decision makers in the transport world that travel is not just a utilitarian activity. - Building Design.
'...contain[s] fine examples of the latest developments in station building. ...the reader...can not help being infected by the excitement the subject generates.' - Archis
About Brian Edwards
Edwards, Brian
Table of Contents
Part One: Perspectives on Station Architecture: The Politics of Railways Design Types. Station Layout and Design. Technical Issues Part Two: Some Recent Station Projects: International and Mainline Stations Airport Stations. Town Stations. Underground Stations. Light Rail. Part Three: Reflections: The Station of the Future Selected Bibliography. Illustrated Acknowledgments. Index
Additional information
GOR005874533
9780419196808
0419196803
The Modern Station: New Approaches to Railway Architecture by Brian Edwards
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19961219
206
N/A
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