Tramways of Nice - Atelier Marc Barani Architects (Paperback)

The Nice tramway terminal, designed by architects Marc Barani, is an innovative architectural project rewarded recently with the Equerre d'Argent 2008 and one of five finalists for the Mies van der Rohe prize. Set between steep hills and the sea, Nice presents serious spatial problems for any large scale infra-structure development causing the project to be modelled around the existing buildings. The outcome, as this book describes, is a construction that imaginatively and effectively fulfilled the architecture, landscape and urban design requirements of both architect and client. It also represents an exceptional example of sustainable development within a high-density district marked by a heavily used motorway network.