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The Twin Cities area has long been known for its seamless blend of urban and natural beauty, and residents live their lives among beautiful landscapes. But, beyond being nice to look at, these stretches of green space have cultural significance as well.
In “The Modern Architectural Landscape,” architecture professor Caroline Constant interprets the world and society’s place in it by analyzing the progression of landscape architecture in Europe and the United States from 1915 to the mid-1980s.
Here’s a sneak peak of a few landscapes she explores in her new book.
Images courtesy of University of Minnesota Press
Want to win a copy of “The Modern Architectural Landscape”?
Leave a comment below by Thursday, July 12, for a chance to win. We’ll notify the winner via email.
June 8, 2012 at 4:24 pm
From the sneak peek it looks like this book is fascinating and insightful — got to go look at it! As a (former) architectural photographer I was frequently amazed by how clueless architects were about the surroundings of the buildings they’d designed. I’m looking to see some good examples in the book!
June 10, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Looks like a must-read. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
June 21, 2012 at 8:10 am
A great opportunity to stretch my reading from business domination – I need this
. Thank you for the chance to win the book. Jim
June 21, 2012 at 12:48 pm
I can’t wait to see a copy — the description and preview photos caught my attention! It appears to be just the type of book my daughter (an architecture grad who, BTW, is still looking for an internship/job in the field) will love. Think I’ll add it to my list of things to gift her with!
June 29, 2012 at 2:38 pm
This is just the type of book we need a bit more of – I just hope there will be some people in these landscapes! Thanks for the opportunity to win what looks to be a brimming read.
July 13, 2012 at 10:37 am
Congrats to Darren – you’ve won a copy of the book! Thanks to everyone for commenting.