{"title":"Series: Architecture in Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture in Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a diverse exploration of ideas shaping modern life, bridging fields from philosophy and psychology to business and technology. Readers will find insightful texts that challenge conventional thinking and delve into practical strategies, whether addressing investment principles, wellness, or innovative approaches in computing and entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection invites curious minds to engage with compelling perspectives on history, adventure, and contemporary challenges, all unified by a thoughtful examination of how concepts are constructed and applied in the real world. Each title encourages reflection on the frameworks that underpin our experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of both the abstract and the tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sao-paulo-heterotopia-by-katja-benfer-9783837665758","title":"São Paulo Heterotopia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic and private, traffic and open space, planned and spontaneous – our idea of a city is characterised by opposites. However, the contributors to this bilingual book show that these poles can also be consciously connected. The urban building blocks from São Paulo present surprisingly idiosyncratic city scenes: People dancing along the motorway, strolling through the stone archipelago, splashing around in front of the city skyline…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the case studies are linked to the ideas of the Brazilian urban planner Francisco Prestes Maia. As early as the 1930s, he developed concepts that combine traffic, open space, and architecture – a surprisingly contemporary approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÖffentliches und Privates, Verkehr und Freiraum, Geplantes und Spontanes – unsere Stadtvorstellung ist geprägt durch Gegensätze. Dagegen zeigen die Beitragenden in dem zweisprachigen Band, dass sich diese Pole auch bewusst verknüpfen lassen. Die Stadtbausteine aus São Paulo präsentieren unerwartet eigenwillige Stadtszenen: Tanzende entlang der Schnellstraße, Flanierende durch das Steinarchipel, Planschende vor der Stadtsilhouette…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViele der vorgestellten Projekte sind verknüpft mit den Ideen des brasilianischen Stadtplaners Francisco Prestes Maia. Schon in den 1930er Jahren entwickelte er Konzepte, die Verkehr, Freiraum und Architektur zusammendenken – ein überraschend aktueller Ansatz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSão Paulo Heterotopia\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Katja Benfer, Cyrus Zahiri, and Ulrike Bohm, takes readers on a captivating journey through the complexities and unique characteristics of urban life in São Paulo, revealing a harmonious blend of contrasting elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471500198124,"sku":"9783837665758","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783837665758-s-o-paulo-heterotopia.jpg?v=1775245290"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-architecture-in-practice.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}