Gunter Gassner
Ruined Skylines: Aesthetics, Politics and London's Towering Cityscape
Ruined Skylines: Aesthetics, Politics and London's Towering Cityscape
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This book explores the skyline as a space for radical urban politics, critiquing the construction of speculative towers and arguing for the reanimation of urban politics as an art of the possible. It engages with the work of Walter Benjamin and other critical and political theorists, examining accounts of groupings such as the City Beautiful movement and discussing tower developments in the City of London.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the realm of the skyline as a platform for revolutionary urban politics, with a particular focus on the intricate interplay between aesthetics and politics during London's towering building boom. It offers a scathing critique of the proliferation of speculative towers, challenging the notion that these structures inherently harm the city's historic landscape. Author Gassner posits that rather than seeking to preserve the existing skyline, it is essential to embrace its ruination as a political act of reclaiming the commodified and financialized urban environment. This thought-provoking work appeals to scholars and students in the fields of architecture, urban design, politics, urban geography, and sociology, engaging with the influential works of Walter Benjamin and other critical and political theorists. Through a comprehensive examination of various accounts, including the City Beautiful movement, the English Townscape movement, and the Royal Fine Art Commission, the book explores the dynamics of tower developments in key areas of London, such as 110 Bishopsgate, the Pinnacle, 22 Bishopsgate, 1 Undershaft, 122 Leadenhall, and 20 Fenchurch. By analyzing these projects, Gassner makes a compelling case for rekindling urban politics as an art of the possible, emphasizing the potential for creative and transformative interventions in the urban realm.
Weight: 408g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367784669
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