Gr?: G?ther Grzimek: Planning, Design, Program (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783777440187)

A comprehensive biography of a groundbreaking landscape architect.

Gr? (green) offers an in-depth look at the life and work of G?ther Grzimek (1915-96), an innovative landscape architect who transformed his field, German parks, and notions of open areas. Grzimek advocated for a new form of urban greenery in Germany, a demokratisches Gr?, or "democratic green space." His vision united design, urban planning, and social equality, eschewing ornament for function. He also campaigned for practice-oriented training in landscape architecture. Though most renowned for the Olympiapark in Munich, Grzimek's entire oeuvre is timeless.

This sweeping biography offers a wellspring of discoveries about this trailblazer. Tracing the history of modern landscape architecture in Germany, Gr? details Grzimek's collaborations with famous architects, town planners, and other artists--including the graphic designer Otl Aicher, who outlined this volume alongside Grzimek in the 1980s. Featuring plans, images, texts, and excerpts from Grzimek's writings, this book illuminates the philosophy of a figure who embedded progressive ideals about democratic society into public spaces where German people continue to relax, play, and communicate.

Author: Regine Keller
ISBN-10: 3777440183
ISBN-13: 9783777440187
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2023
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.26lbs
Size: 11.57h x 9.92w x 0.94d