Transforming Dubai Into a Global Architectural Icon | Todd Reisz
We talked to Todd Reisz, architect and writer, on his recently published book, Showpiece City: How Architecture Made Dubai (Stanford University Press), which explores architecture’s packaging to sell Dubai on a global stage.
Todd Reisz is an architect and writer based in Amsterdam. His recently published book, Showpiece City: How Architecture Made Dubai (Stanford University Press), explores architecture’s packaging to sell Dubai on a global stage. His work has also been featured in The Guardian, Architectural Design, and Artforum. He has taught architectural and urban design at Yale University and Harvard University.
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