{"title":"Peter John Cantrill","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter John Cantrill offers a compelling exploration of history through meticulous research and engaging narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003ePublic Sydney\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the social and cultural fabric of urban life, blending historical insight with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on historical events and their lasting impact, often framed within the broader context of military and societal developments. Cantrill’s writing invites a deeper understanding of the past with a focus on place and community.\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.live\/collections\/peter-john-cantrill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}