Without an engaging and appealing ambience, any budding club or bar will have a hard time drawing patrons in ? and that?s what the designers of these successful establishments had in mind when coming up with these truly original spaces.This diverse collection is an excellent cross-section of some of the most cutting-edge wining-and-dining hotspots in the world.
In ancient times, every town had a promenade, an open public space for people to see and be seen. Today?s modern cities need these meeting places, too. Urban Promenades takes a close look at how this tradition is being interpreted in cutting-edge urban planning. Full-color photos plus plans, sketches, and interviews with the creators of each groundbreaking project make this book a must-have for everyone interested in urban planning, design, or how our society functions.Creative urban planning projects!Full-color photos plus plans, sketches, and interviews with designers!.