Philip Thalis (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As we are frequently told, this is the age of the city. Cities are larger, denser and more intensely used than ever before. From this perspective it is possible to see the role of the architect as of critical importance: as a designer of and advocate for the ever-expanding built environment. Few architectural practices in Australia embody this attitude more fully than Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects. For close to a quarter of a century it has practiced architecture as the art and craft of city making.In so doing, the practice has engaged in a diverse range of project types, from houses and apartments to public parks and civic infrastructure. The scale of these projects also varies wildly, from projects that are the urban equivalents of keyhole surgery, to the ambitious masterplanning of major new urban developments.Regardless of the project or its size, one thing remains constant: an unswerving commitment to the belief that the city is owned by us all, and it needs defending. As co-authors David and Michael Neustein observe in their essay, "regardless of client, cost, size or site, every Hill Thalis project is undertaken pro bono publico: for the public good."Since opening its doors in 1992, Hill Thalis has undertaken over 550 projects, studies and commissions. Minimono Volume 02 samples just 10 key projects from this diverse and critically acclaimed body of work. It includes considered insights from Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medallist Lawrence Nield, an interview between Philip Thalis and fellow Sydney architects Rachel Neeson and Richard Francis-Jones, as well as an essay by David and Michael Neustein.It provides a window into the work and thinking of an award-winning practice that has contributed significantly to the cities and streetscapes of Australia. In the ever expanding contemporary city, the role of the architect as of critical importance. As a designer of and advocate for the ever-expanding built environment. Few architectural practices in Australia embody this attitude more than Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects, as this monograph shows. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As we are frequently told, this is the age of the city. Cities are larger, denser and more intensely used than ever before. From this perspective it is possible to see the role of the architect as of critical importance: as a designer of and advocate for the ever-expanding built environment. Few architectural practices in Australia embody this attitude more fully than Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects. For close to a quarter of a century it has practiced architecture as the art and craft of city making.In so doing, the practice has engaged in a diverse range of project types, from houses and apartments to public parks and civic infrastructure. The scale of these projects also varies wildly, from projects that are the urban equivalents of keyhole surgery, to the ambitious masterplanning of major new urban developments.Regardless of the project or its size, one thing remains constant: an unswerving commitment to the belief that the city is owned by us all, and it needs defending. As co-authors David and Michael Neustein observe in their essay, "regardless of client, cost, size or site, every Hill Thalis project is undertaken pro bono publico: for the public good."Since opening its doors in 1992, Hill Thalis has undertaken over 550 projects, studies and commissions. Minimono Volume 02 samples just 10 key projects from this diverse and critically acclaimed body of work. It includes considered insights from Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medallist Lawrence Nield, an interview between Philip Thalis and fellow Sydney architects Rachel Neeson and Richard Francis-Jones, as well as an essay by David and Michael Neustein.It provides a window into the work and thinking of an award-winning practice that has contributed significantly to the cities and streetscapes of Australia. In the ever expanding contemporary city, the role of the architect as of critical importance. As a designer of and advocate for the ever-expanding built environment. Few architectural practices in Australia embody this attitude more than Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects, as this monograph shows. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The book presents almost 100 of Sydney's most important public spaces in plan, cross-section and elevation, supported by images, and provides an overview of their evolution. Accompanying essays from leading architects, landscape architects, historians and academics offer keen insight into the city's underlying geography, urban character and most recognisable and well-loved public elements.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. This richly illustrated publication documents the award winning adaptation of Sydney's historic The Mint building into a contemporary museum office building.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What makes a city beautiful, functional, memorable?Public Sydney reveals the city through its most powerful public spaces. Presenting more than 100 key sites in plan, section and elevation, it uncovers the layered history, harbour-shaped geography and design intelligence that give Sydney its distinct urban character.Meticulous drawings are paired with historical and contemporary images in incisive essays to trace how Sydney's public realm has been shaped over time - and why its shared spaces remain central to Sydney's identity, vitality and everyday life.Representing over two decades of effort, research and recording, this new and thoroughly revised edition contains new maps, images and essays to offer fresh insights. Public Sydney shines a light on the past, present and future of the city. For designers, planners, policymakers, historians and anyone fascinated by the life of cities, it is an indispensable resource and a landmark study of urban public space. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What makes a city beautiful, functional, memorable?Public Sydney reveals the city through its most powerful public spaces. Presenting more than 100 key sites in plan, section and elevation, it uncovers the layered history, harbour-shaped geography and design intelligence that give Sydney its distinct urban character.Meticulous drawings are paired with historical and contemporary images in incisive essays to trace how Sydney's public realm has been shaped over time - and why its shared spaces remain central to Sydney's identity, vitality and everyday life.Representing over two decades of effort, research and recording, this new and thoroughly revised edition contains new maps, images and essays to offer fresh insights. Public Sydney shines a light on the past, present and future of the city. For designers, planners, policymakers, historians and anyone fascinated by the life of cities, it is an indispensable resource and a landmark study of urban public space. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. What makes a city beautiful, functional, memorable?Public Sydney reveals the city through its most powerful public spaces. Presenting more than 100 key sites in plan, section and elevation, it uncovers the layered history, harbour-shaped geography and design intelligence that give Sydney its distinct urban character.Meticulous drawings are paired with historical and contemporary images in incisive essays to trace how Sydney's public realm has been shaped over time - and why its shared spaces remain central to Sydney's identity, vitality and everyday life.Representing over two decades of effort, research and recording, this new and thoroughly revised edition contains new maps, images and essays to offer fresh insights. Public Sydney shines a light on the past, present and future of the city. For designers, planners, policymakers, historians and anyone fascinated by the life of cities, it is an indispensable resource and a landmark study of urban public space. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…