Ten Cities in Ten Years (1991-2001) — Selected Works of Terry Farrows Architectural Design Firm (TFP)

Author: (British) TEP Office, translated by Wu Chen
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Among Britain's outstanding architects, Sir Terry Farrell stands out, as he skillfully combines urban design with his unique architectural style. Over the past 30 years, this driving force has guided the work of TEP. In the first 20 years, projects were almost exclusively concentrated within London, but the last 20 years of business expanded almost chronologically from east to west across the globe—from Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Sydney, and Seattle to Lisbon, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Hull, and London: the ten cities referred to in the title of this book. The theme of "Ten Cities in Ten Years" is the relationship between urban design and architecture: the relationship between first creating a "place" and then evolving it into an architectural "face." This distinctive approach has given rise to iconic projects such as the Hong Kong Peak Tram Center, Seoul Incheon International Airport's Transport Center, Edinburgh's Dean Gallery, Hull's Deep Marine Exploration Center, and London's new Ministry of Justice headquarters. Environmental diversity, historical inclusivity, and accessibility are all key implementation principles aimed at creating great architecture and urban planning. "Ten Cities in Ten Years" is both a record of engineering practices over the past decade and a testament to a passionate commitment to exploring and understanding the world's cities. Subsequent designs are not meant to avoid the complexities of modern life but to enrich our experiences.