Quantum City
- 1st Edition - May 15, 2002
- Latest edition
- Author: Ayssar Arida
- Language: English
Quantum City explores the metaphorical relationships between quantum theory, urban design and the concept of the city, with a very serious aim: to radically change the way the… Read more
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Description
Description
Quantum City explores the metaphorical relationships between quantum theory, urban design and the concept of the city, with a very serious aim: to radically change the way the urban realm is both experienced and designed.
Using the terminology and themes of quantum theory and the 'new physics', the author draws the reader into an intriguing discussion of the principles, practices and operations of urbanism. This new language offers the missing interface between the different disciplines of the city, and promises to be a potent metaphor for the development of various theories for the 21st century city.
Challenging traditional approaches to the theory of cities, this thought-provoking book will be enjoyed by both design professionals and anyone interested in the city, its history and culture.
Using the terminology and themes of quantum theory and the 'new physics', the author draws the reader into an intriguing discussion of the principles, practices and operations of urbanism. This new language offers the missing interface between the different disciplines of the city, and promises to be a potent metaphor for the development of various theories for the 21st century city.
Challenging traditional approaches to the theory of cities, this thought-provoking book will be enjoyed by both design professionals and anyone interested in the city, its history and culture.
Key features
Key features
* Explains cutting edge theories; linking quantum physics with urban design
* The accessible and straightforward style allows you to develop your ideas about urban design
* International case studies make the book universally relevant
* The accessible and straightforward style allows you to develop your ideas about urban design
* International case studies make the book universally relevant
Readership
Readership
Students, teachers and profesionals of architecture and urban design.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Worldviews and the city; 2. Science and worldviews; 3. Quantum theory: an introduction to basics; Interlude: mathematical chaos and urban complexity; 4. The quantum worldview; Interlude: Feng shui or the Tao of the city; 5. Twentieth century cities; Interlude: Cities and worldviews and cinema; 6. Urban design and the quantum worldview; 7. A quantum look to the postgraduate education and practice of urbanism; 8. Quantum analysis of the urban realm; 9. Implications for built form; 10. Transition.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 29, 2002
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Ayssar Arida
Ayssar Arida is an urban designer, architect and writer and currently runs Q-DAR in London and Beirut. He has taught architecture at the American University of Beirut and lectures and publishes internationally on the dynamics of urbanism and cultural paradigms.
The author can be reached through the book’s companion website: quantumcity.com
Affiliations and expertise
Principal of Ayssar Arida Associates in Beirut and London