Mellon Square: Discovering a Modern Masterpiece (Modern Landscapes: Transition & Transformation)

Will appeal mostly to either a P'burgher or an akin professional. As a native Pittsburgher, albeit too young then to appreciate it, I knew of and loved Mellon Square. It was very informative to learn not only of John Simmonds', and his brother Phil's involvement, but Ralph Griswald's as well. These gentlemen were landscape architect icons in Pittsburgh history. (Sorry no intention to 'short' the architects' role, but I'm an LA and prejudiced.)

This guidebook was a bargain and was in really great condition!

Thorough research of Mellon Square history is much appreciated. Finally we have proper recognition of this civic masterpiece.

A beautiful book, well designed, smartly written and a must for lovers of fine landscape design, the Modernist movement, and 20th century history. This book tells the story of how the ebbs and flows of our public spaces - their design, construction, deterioration, and finally their rebirth - are really our own history. Come for the gorgeous images (both recent and Mad Men-era), and you'll stay for the brisk, fun, and well-informed story. Highly recommended.

Superbly told story of a city creating a brilliantly designed Modernist plaza, its eventual decline, and its stunning revival by the nonprofit Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Entertaining and thoughtful, with vivid design insights.