Designing the seaside : architecture, society and nature / / Fred Gray

• Autore: Gray Fred
• Pubblicazione: London, : Reaktion, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (338 p.)
• Disciplina: 720.941; 720.94109146
• Soggetto topico: Seaside architecture - History; Seaside architecture - Great Britain - History; Seaside resorts - History; Seaside resorts - Great Britain - History
• Soggetto geografico: Great Britain Social life and customs
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Designing the Seaside Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1 Nature and Seaside Architecture; 2 Building the Seaside; 3 Representing the Edge; 4 The Seaside as Another Place; 5 Designing Resort Open Spaces; 6 Architecture for Sea and Beach; 7 FromBath House toWater Park; 8 Walking onWater; 9 Pavilions and Amusement Parks; 10 Sleeping by the Sea; References; Select bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo acknowledgements; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Surprisingly, the common notion of taking a seaside vacation has only existed since the eighteenth century, with a growing acceptance of the idea that fresh air and sea water are good for one's health. Since then, seaside resorts for all budgets have sprung up around the world. In Designing the Seaside, Fred Gray offers a richly illustrated history of seaside architecture and culture, from the smallest beach hut to the grandest hotels. Through over 400 illustrations that include historic photographs, pamphlets, guidebooks, postcards, and posters, Gray explores the changing
• Titolo autorizzato: Designing the seaside
• ISBN: 1-282-45043-3; 9786612450433; 1-86189-637-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910866592803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II