discovering a modern masterpiece Rademacher, Susan M. 1954- creator Birnbaum, Charles A. writer of supplementary textual content. text nyu 2015 First edition. monographic eng

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160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. "The next book in the Modern Landscapes series discusses the evolution of Pittsburgh's Mellon Square. The first modern garden plaza built over a parking garage and a forerunner of green roofs, Mellon Square was originally designed by the acclaimed landscape design firm Simonds & Simonds and architects Mitchell & Ritchey. It is now undergoing a restoration by Patricia O'Donnell of Heritage Landscapes"-- Polishing the Jewel / by Charles A Birnbaum -- An Ascendant Urban Space Restored / by Patricia M. O'Donnell -- Telling the Story of a Master Work / by Susan M. Rademacher -- The Simonds Way / by Richard C. Bell -- Designing Experiences -- The Genesis of Mellon Square : Design for a New Era -- Concepts and Ideas for Mellon Square, 1949-1955 -- Elevating the Square : Platform, Trees, and Water -- Lifecycles -- The Future of Mellon Square -- John Simonds : Philosopher, Author, Educator / by Barry W. Starke -- Notes -- Appendix : Plant Lists: 1955, 1989, 2013. Susan M. Rademacher ; with essays by Charles A. Birnbaum, Patricia M. O'Donnell, Richard C. Bell, and Barry W. Starke. Simonds and Simonds. Mitchell & Ritchey. City planning Pennsylvania Pittsburgh ARCHITECTURE / Landscape ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials Mellon Square (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh (Pa.) Buildings, structures, etc 712.50974886 BIR 9781616891336 (paperback) 140228 20200317105356.0