{"product_id":"grn-regine-keller-9783777440187","title":"Gr?: G?ther Grzimek: Planning, Design, Program","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive biography of a groundbreaking landscape architect.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGr? \u003c\/i\u003e(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 \u003ci\u003edemokratisches Gr?\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This sweeping biography offers a wellspring of discoveries about this trailblazer. Tracing the history of modern landscape architecture in Germany, \u003ci\u003eGr? \u003c\/i\u003edetails 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Regine Keller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3777440183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783777440187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hirmer Verlag GmbH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.57h x 9.92w x 0.94d","brand":"Regine Keller","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44080420356351,"sku":"9783777440187","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3bfdcd4b-6413-4b3f-b0c1-6154ac5f6e9f.jpg?v=1685486681","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/grn-regine-keller-9783777440187","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}