Intending to draw connections between the shape of urban planning and architectural design, this volume explores the expansion of East Asian cities through an examination of major architectural projects in emerging spaces. Topics discussed include axial planning in expanding Beijing, naturalism and clarity in the Kansai airport design, land reclamation in island locales, and re-use and recycling in building design. The work includes numerous color photographs and detailed architectural and site drawings throughout. Rowe is a professor of architecture and urban design at Harvard University. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)