Description
In this issue of the ‘Strategy’ series, a+t extends its field of research to the system of tactics. Javier Mozas develops applies this system to public space offering his view of the actors involved, the modus operandi and the realms in which it takes place. Based on this view a+t has chosen 8 tactical actions which it considers to be action types, including low-cost self-building, farming the city and aspiring to utopia.
CONTENTS
Strategy and Tactics
- Javier Mozas: Public Space as a Battlefield
I. Strategy
- Aurora Fernandez Per, Javier Arpa: Landscape Urbanism Strategies
Projects
- Interboro Partners: Lentspace, New York, United States, 2009
- Atelier Bow Wow: Miyashita Park Renovation, Tokyo, Japan, 2011
- BIG, Topotek1, Superflex: Superkilen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2011
- Fugman Janota: Nordbanhof Park, Berlin, Germany, 2009
- Atelier Loidl: Gleisdreieck Park, Berlin, Germany, 2011
- Station C23: Dessau Landscape Corridor, Dessau, Germany, 2010
- Jeavons Landscape Architects: Clinton Hill Railway, Melbourne, Australia, 2011
- Rural Studio: Lions Park, Greensboro, United States, 2010
II. Tactics
- Javier Mozas: Eight Tactical Actions
Projects
- Rebar: Park(ing) City Hall Victory Garden, San Fransisco, United States, 2005-2011, 2008
- Atelier Delle Verdure: Temporary Garden, Milan, Italy, 2011
- Basurama: Temporary Amusement Park, Lima, Peru, 2010
- Bruit du Frigo: Quai de Queyries, Temporary Beach, Garden atthe Wall, Le Brasero, Bordeaux, Merignac, France, 2008, 2010, 2011
- Cascoland: Cascoland Mafikeng, Mafikeng, South Africa, 2010
- Collectif ECT: Detour de France (2011-2012). Place au Changement, Sent Etienne, France, 2011
- El Cambo de Cebada: El Cambo de Cebada, Madrid, Spain, 2011
- Arquitectura Expandida: El Dorado, Bogota, Colombia, 2011
176 pages, color ills / 23 x 32 cm / English, Spanish
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