The Prince of Wales's 
Urban Design Task Force 1994-1998
     

 Photo-Tour                                               ( click on the pictures for better viewing )

      
1. Brian Hanson, Maurice Culot, The Prince of Wales, and Leon Krier, in Biarritz.
         
2. Promotional image devised by the Task Force, for Chinon.
         
3. The Mayor of Chinon viewing the work of the Task Force.
       
4. Detailed observation, and suggested improvements, in Chinon.
      
5.   Proposed infill development in Chinon.
     
6. A modest proposal for the improvement of the Chinon streetscape.
     
7.  A proposed new urban quarter for Chinon.
     
8.   A Vision for Viterbo – proposed Sta. Maria in Gradi Quarter.
      
9.  Plan, proposed Sta. Maria in Gradi Quarter (ancient city of Viterbo, bottom right).
      
10.  Model, proposed Sta. Maria in Gradi Quarter
      
11.  Perspective, proposed Sta. Maria in Gradi Quarter (ancient city of Viterbo on the left).
      
12. Typical elevations, proposed Sta. Maria in Gradi Quarter.
      
13.  HRH The Prince of Wales visits Caprarola.
      
14.  Caprarola: proposed upgrading of Piazza Vignola.
    
15.  Caprarola: new structure in Piazza Marconi.
      
16. Caprarola: densification of the suburb of “Paradisa”.
   

17.  Participants discuss their scheme with
Maurice Culot and Leon Krier, Biarritz .

   
18.   Proposed new cultural quarter, Biarritz.
   
19.  A Vision for Biarritz.
   
20.  Centre of Potsdam today, with Nikolaikirche.
   
21.   Proposal for centre of Potsdam.
   
22.  Model of proposed centre of Potsdam (new “castle” in foreground).
   
23. Crossing the river to the new “castle”
   
24. A Vision for Potsdam.
     
25.    Proposed masterplan for the enlargement of the historic village of Bornstedt.
   
26.   Proposed Youth Hostel for Bornstedt.
   
27.  A Vision for Berlin, looking East.
   
28.   Three new blocks proposed for the Schlossplatz in Berlin. Museum Island on the left.
   
29.  Axonometric of proposed new Schlossplatz (Schinkel’s Altes Museum, bottom left).
   
30.   Proposal for redensification of the Fischerinsel in Berlin, leaving existing towers in place.  
   

31.  Masterplan for the new Zouitini Quarter Sidon.

   
32.  Model of new Zouitini Quarter, looking East from the Corniche. photo coming...
     
33.   Participants at work in Viterbo. photo coming...
     
34.  A typical work station. photo coming...
     
35.  The mayor of Biarritz, Maurce Culot and The Prince of Wales.
       
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