Himalayan Cities: Settlement Patterns, Public Places and Architecture

Shankar, Pratyush

ISBN 10: 9383098163 / ISBN 13: 9789383098163

Published by Niyogi Books, New Dehli, 2014

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2014. 216pp. Colour and B&W illustrations. Foreword by Dr Julia A.B. Hegewald. "Himalayan Cities: Settlement Patterns, Public Places and Architecture explores the idea of settlements in different areas of the Himalayan region, cutting across national boundaries, from Kashmir via Nepal to the north-eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, and their relationship with the landscape. By comparing these, the book makes the case for peculiarities of the Himalayan city and succeeds in deducing key principles and general models, typical of the settlement patterns, nature of public places and architecture shaped by this unique mountainous environment." 6.5x1.5cm (tea?) stain to the bottom of the front panel of the jacket. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are in otherwise excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Himalayan Cities: Settlement Patterns, Public Places and Architecture
• Publisher: Niyogi Books, New Dehli
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9383098163
• ISBN 13: 9789383098163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
  • Asia - Travel/History

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Synopsis

Himalayan Cities: Settlement Patterns, Public Places and Architecture explores the idea of settlements in different areas of the Himalayan region, cutting across national boundaries, from Kashmir via Nepal to the north-eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, and their relationship with the landscape. By comparing these, the book makes the case for peculiarities of the Himalayan city and succeeds in deducing key principles and general models, typical of the settlement patterns, nature of public places and architecture shaped by this unique mountainous environment. The relationship between natural systems and human ingenuity as projected through its built traditions forms the underlying theme of the book. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and detailed hand drawings by the author and his students, Himalayan Cities not only engages the academia but also the general reader and helps provoke a discourse on this intriguing landscape and its architectural nuances.