This manual covers the publication "Mellon Square: Discovering a Modern Masterpiece," authored by Susan Rademacher and edited by Charles Birnbaum. Published by Princeton Architectural Press on November 18, 2014, this work delves into the history and evolution of Pittsburgh's first modern garden plaza, Mellon Square. The book explores its design by Simonds & Simonds and Mitchell & Ritchey, its function as an urban oasis offering respite from pollution, and its ongoing restoration by Patricia O'Donnell of Heritage Landscapes. It is presented as the sole publication detailing the development of this significant urban landscape.
The content of this manual is organized to provide comprehensive insights into the subject matter. It includes detailed examinations of architectural planning, landscape architecture, and construction methods and materials, drawing upon new photography and archival materials. The manual is intended for individuals interested in urban planning, landscape design, architectural history, and the revitalization of urban spaces. It serves as a definitive resource for understanding the historical context, design principles, and contemporary restoration efforts related to Mellon Square.
The second volume in our Modern Landscapes series examines the evolution of Pittsburgh's first modern garden plaza. Completed in 1955 from a design by the acclaimed landscape design firm Simonds & Simonds and architects Mitchell & Ritchey, Mellon Square functioned as an urban oasis that provided downtown office workers a much-needed respite from the city's infamous smoke pollution. Now, more than six decades later, Mellon Square is undergoing a major restoration by Patricia O'Donnell of Heritage Landscapes that aims to restore this urban garden and help revitalize downtown Pittsburgh. Featuring new photography and archival material, Mellon Square is the only book to showcase the development of this iconic urban landscape.
Author: Rademacher, Susan
Editor: Birnbaum, Charles
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Mellon Square: Discovering a Modern Masterpiece
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-11-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781616891336
Category: Architecture : Landscape
Category: Architecture : Methods & Materials
Category: Architecture : Planning
The second volume in our Modern Landscapes series examines the evolution of Pittsburgh's first modern garden plaza. Completed in 1955 from a design by the acclaimed landscape design firm Simonds & Simonds and architects Mitchell & Ritchey, Mellon Square functioned as an urban oasis that provided downtown office workers a much-needed respite from the city's infamous smoke pollution. Now, more than six decades later, Mellon Square is undergoing a major restoration by Patricia O'Donnell of Heritage Landscapes that aims to restore this urban garden and help revitalize downtown Pittsburgh. Featuring new photography and archival material, Mellon Square is the only book to showcase the development of this iconic urban landscape.
Author: Rademacher, Susan
Editor: Birnbaum, Charles
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Mellon Square: Discovering a Modern Masterpiece
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-11-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781616891336
Category: Architecture : Landscape
Category: Architecture : Methods & Materials
Category: Architecture : Planning
