Abstract
Young-Old examines contemporary architectural and urban mutations that have emerged as a consequence of one of the key demographic transformations of our time: aging populations. Distinguishing between different phases of old age, the book identifies the group known as the “young old” as a remarkable petri dish for experiments in subjectivity, collectivity, and environment. In investigating this field of latent urban and architectural novelty, Young-Old asserts both the escapist and emancipatory dimensions of these practices.
Illustrated with drawings, maps, and photographs, the volume documents phenomena ranging from the continuous, golf-cart-accessible urban landscapes of the world’s largest retirement community in Florida and the mono-national urbanizaciones of “the retirement home of Europe” on Costa del Sol, to the Dutch-themed residential community at Huis Ten Bosch in the south of Japan.
Illustrated with drawings, maps, and photographs, the volume documents phenomena ranging from the continuous, golf-cart-accessible urban landscapes of the world’s largest retirement community in Florida and the mono-national urbanizaciones of “the retirement home of Europe” on Costa del Sol, to the Dutch-themed residential community at Huis Ten Bosch in the south of Japan.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Zürich |
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Publisher | Lars Müller Publishers |
Number of pages | 574 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-03778-350-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Urbanism
- Architecture
- Ageing
- Age Segregation
- Utopia
Artistic research
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Prizes
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'Young-Old' DAM/Frankfurt Book Fair International Architecture Book Award - DAM Frankfurt
Simpson, Deane (Recipient), 14 Oct 2015
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Press/Media
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Archinect Interview: Dwelling in the Golden Years: Experiments in Senior Living
01/01/2017
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