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Summary
Summary
Since the 19th century and the arrival of mass travel, the need for transport architecture has spawned some of the most impressive secular structures of recent times. This book explores the close relationship between engineering and architecture, and is produced in association with Arup. The author's introduction traces the historical background of transport around the world, and the engineering, architectural and planning responses that have attempted to meet its changing demands. The book is then divided into thematic chapters within which the author presents a selection of detailed case studies to illustrate each theme. Those featured include the OOresund Bridge, Chek Lap Kok Airport and Airport Railway in Hong Kong, and the new and refurbished stations for Wuppertal's century-old Hanging Railway in Germany. The architectural practices include Foster & Partners, Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners and Jaspert & Steffens.
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Choice Review
Collis's fascinating book explores the collaboration between architects and engineers on transportation projects. It includes chapters on airports, railways, bridges, and other transportation projects, and Collis presents a selection of detailed case studies in each chapter from his experiences at the engineering consulting firm Arup Transport Planning, where he served as associate director. Each project and its unique aspects are clearly described and well illustrated with numerous color photographs. Featured construction projects include the Oresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden; Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong; and the new Penn Station in New York City. Building designers discussed include Foster and Partners; Richard Meier; Skidmore Owings and Merrill; Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners; Van Berkel and Bos; and Terry Farrell. A very enjoyable book. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. General readers; professionals. W. J. Sproule Michigan Technological University
Table of Contents
| Chapter 1 Introduction |
| Chapter 2 Planning and Managing Transport Systems |
| Chapter 3 Bridges and Civil Engineering, with case studies including Oresund Bridge (Denmark) and Millennium Bridge (UK)with case studies including TGV Mediterranee (France) and Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Master Plan |
| Chapter 4 Airports and Aviation, with case studies including Terminal 4 of JFK Airport NY (USA) and Lester Pearson Airport Terminal Toronto (Canada) |
| Chapter 5 Railways, with case studies including Penn Station NY (USA) and Hong Kong Airport Railway |
| Chapter 6 Interchanges, with case studies including Arnhem Station (Netherlands) and Paddington Station London (UK) |
| Chapter 7 Road Transport, with case studies including Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Project (USA) and RAC Control Centre (UK) |
