Ice Palace That Melted Away: How Good Design Enhances Our Lives
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In Bill Stumpf's incisive book, he argues that good design is not about fashion, but about quality of life. The ice palace of the title refers to an elaborate construction built in St. Paul in 1992; for Stumpf, this castle symbolizes a sense of community and a love of play that has been lost in the wake of America's quest for speed and efficiency. Among his pet peeves are cramped airplanes, run-down taxis, aspirin bottle caps, malls, burglar alarms,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:081663730X
ISBN13:9780816637300
Release Date:December 2000
Publisher:University of Minnesota Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.1" x 8.1"
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