{"product_id":"working-cities-by-howard-davis-9781138328631","title":"Working Cities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCities have historically supported production, commerce, and consumption, all central to urban life. However, in the contemporary Western city, production has been hidden or removed, while commerce and consumption have dominated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about the importance of production in the life of the city, and the relationships between production, architecture, and urban form. It answers the question: What will cities be like when they become, once again, places of production and not only of consumption?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough theoretical arguments, historical analysis, and descriptions of new initiatives, \u003ci\u003eWorking Cities: Architecture, Place and Production\u003c\/i\u003e argues that contemporary cities can regain their historic role as places of material production—places where food is processed and things are made. The book explores a future that builds on this revival, providing architectural and urban examples and current strategies within the framework of a strong set of historically-based arguments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is illustrated in full colour with archival and contemporary photographs, maps, and diagrams specially developed for the book. The diagrams help illustrate the different variables of architectural space, urban location, and production across different historical eras and industries, providing a compelling visual understanding for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608289558764,"sku":"9781138328631","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138328631-working-cities.jpg?v=1778194859","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/working-cities-by-howard-davis-9781138328631","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}