The De La Warr Pavilion on the south coast of England is an important piece of British modern movement architecture. This text tells the fascinating story of the pavilion's genesis, construction, post-war decline and recent restoration, and celebrates its new life as a vibrant cultural centre.

"What can the hybrid building and urbanism do to help support and shape the future of flexible, innovative cities? How can hybrid models change with new technologies, sustainable manufacturing, and advanced production systems? How do we break the planning and land-use patterns of segregated zoning by class and function and encourage mixed-use zoning? These questions and more are addressed in Hybrid Factory / Hybrid City, through a collection of essays...

"Architectural photographer Ezra Stoller provides a unique record of the building both during its construction and after its completion. His photographs of workmen casually moving about the nascent structure recall Lewis Hine's classic portraits of the Empire State Building and provide a stark contrast to his images of the finished project, with its luxurious apartments and commercial spaces." "An introduction by Yasmin Sabina Khan, the daughter of...

"In a prominent urban location in Munich where the old part of the city meets the university and museum district, an international centre of communication has been created. Its purpose is to promote the education of outstanding engineers in the field of construction at the Technische Universität München ... The complex contains rooms for selected guest students -- those studying for a master's degreee or doctorate, and people who are masters of...