Astana: Architecture, Myth and Destiny, architectural history book, departs from these trends. Instead, symbolism and semiotics are used to provide an interpretative lens for positioning Astana as an ideal case study for a modern-day foundation myth about peaceful governance, religious tolerance, and environmental ethics.
Read MoreAn architectural guide to creating utopia, Astana: Architecture, Myth and Destiny. The longing to recreate a perfect society runs through the whole of civilization and has underscored the foundations of modern America
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