Building the Modern Afropolis
The first-ever full account of the remarkable reconstruction of the Moroccan coastal city of Agadir following the 1960 earthquake, a unique example of innovative and experimental urban design achieved in a then unprecedented joint effort of local and international architects.
A History
This book explores the complexities of urbanization from the early 20th century to today, highlighting the growth of cities and the challenges faced by architects and planners. It analyzes over a hundred illustrated urban projects, detailing how socio-political tensions, climate issues, and cultural shifts have shaped urban development.
A study on two different but complementary urban realities that have played a fundamental role in the imagination, the definition, and the redefinition of the 20th century,