From the cross-disciplinary perspective of urban management and planning, geography and architecture, this book …

Architecture and the Destination Image -- Architectural Tourism and the Spectaculture. …Since the early times of travelling architecture does constitute an important force of attraction and a vital element … of the built environment. However, architecture is characterised by an enduring presence with impacts on visitors and …

Whether we are embracing or countering technology, we are unable to avoid its grip on our world. Architecture is one of …. Concrete examples from architectural design and theory of the Japanese 'New Wave' architecture, and architects such as Kurokawa … Kisho, as well as contemporary Dutch architecture - MVRDV and Rem Koolhaas' OMA, will be discussed as examples for their …

Architecture and urban planning have always been deeply involved in the design and building of defense facilities … architect Vitruvius was himself a military engineer before engaging with architecture. Defense walls, towers and other … modern urban and public-architecture practices and design choices as well as urban development policies. The goal of this …