The Architecture of the City (Oppositions Books)
by Aldo Rossi
In The Architecture of the City, Aldo Rossi analyzes the city as a constructed entity shaped by historical and typological forces. Part of the Oppositions Books series, it critiques modern urbanism and promotes a vision rooted in permanence and collective memory, influencing generations of architects and planners.
About This Book
The Architecture of the City, part of the Oppositions Books series, presents a critical examination of urban form and architectural theory by Aldo Rossi.
Rossi delves into the concept of the city as a man-made artifact, emphasizing its collective memory and the role of monuments in shaping urban identity.
The book advocates for a return to typological analysis in architecture, drawing from historical precedents to inform contemporary design practices.
Through this work, Rossi establishes a foundation for understanding the city's architecture as an expression of cultural and historical continuity.
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