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Architecture as Antidote: Should Cities Make Us Fit? was the question asked at the keynote debate for the London Festival of Architecture, ironically held on Jul 4, American Independence Day. Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture at the British Council, introduced the debate and the festival�...

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Published in:The Architectural review (London) 2012-08, Vol.232 (1386), p.4-107
Main Author: Catling, Charlotte Skene
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Antidotes
Architecture
British
Health
Instructors
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Summary:Architecture as Antidote: Should Cities Make Us Fit? was the question asked at the keynote debate for the London Festival of Architecture, ironically held on Jul 4, American Independence Day. Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture at the British Council, introduced the debate and the festival's "Playful City" theme, a title in which in this context conjures up the metropolis as perky aerobics instructor. Catling offers more details on the festival and shares her views on the role of architecture in one's health.
ISSN:0003-861X