{"title":"Philip Thalis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Thalis offers a compelling exploration of urban history and public spaces, blending meticulous research with a keen sense of place. His works invite readers to reconsider the social and political narratives that shape city environments, with a particular focus on Sydney's transformation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the broader context of history and military influences, Thalis’s writing combines scholarly insight with accessible prose, making complex historical developments engaging and relevant. Expect thoughtful reflections on how public spaces reflect collective memory and civic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"public-sydney-by-peter-john-cantrill-9781760765415","title":"Public Sydney","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a city beautiful, functional, memorable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Sydney\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the city through its most powerful public spaces. Presenting more than 100 key sites in plan, section and elevation, it uncovers the layered history, harbour-shaped geography and design intelligence that give Sydney its distinct urban character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulous drawings are paired with historical and contemporary images in incisive essays to trace how Sydney's public realm has been shaped over time – and why its shared spaces remain central to Sydney's identity, vitality and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting over two decades of effort, research and recording, this new and thoroughly revised edition contains new maps, images and essays to offer fresh insights. \u003ci\u003ePublic Sydney\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the past, present and future of the city. For designers, planners, policymakers, historians and anyone fascinated by the life of cities, it is an indispensable resource and a landmark study of urban public space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712085852396,"sku":"9781760765415","price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760765415-public-sydney-1.jpg?v=1791848106"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/philip-thalis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}