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The Situationist CityBy: Simon Sadler Simon Sadler searches for the Situationist City among the detritus of tracts, manifestos, and works of art that the Situationist International left behind. From 1957 to 1972 the artistic and political movement known as the Situationist International (SI) worked aggressively to subvert the conservative ideology of the Western world. The movement's broadside attack on "establishment" institutions and values left its mark upon the

By: Simon Sadler     
Simon Sadler searches for the Situationist City among the detritus of tracts, manifestos, and works of art that the Situationist International left behind.

From 1957 to 1972 the artistic and political movement known as the Situationist International (SI) worked aggressively to subvert the conservative ideology of the Western world. The movement's broadside attack on "establishment" institutions and values left its mark upon the libertarian left, the counterculture, the revolutionary events of 1968, and more recent phenomena from punk to postmodernism. But over time it tended to obscure Situationism's own founding principles. In this book, Simon Sadler investigates the artistic, architectural, and cultural theories that were once the foundations of Situationist thought, particularly as they applied to the form of the modern city.

According to the Situationists, the benign professionalism of architecture and design had led to a sterilization of the world that threatened to wipe out any sense of spontaneity or playfulness. The Situationists hankered after the "pioneer spirit" of the modernist period, when new ideas, such as those of Marx, Freud, and Nietzsche, still felt fresh and vital.

By the late fifties, movements such as British and American Pop Art and French Nouveau Ralisme had become intensely interested in everyday life, space, and mass culture. The SI aimed to convert this interest into a revolution—at the level of the city itself. Their principle for the reorganization of cities was simple and seductive: let the citizens themselves decide what spaces and architecture they want to live in and how they wish to live in them. This would instantly undermine the powers of state, bureaucracy, capital, and imperialism, thereby revolutionizing people's everyday lives.

Simon Sadler searches for the Situationist City among the detritus of tracts, manifestos, and works of art that the SI left behind. The book is divided into three parts. The first, "The Naked City," outlines the Situationist critique of the urban environment as it then existed. The second, "Formulary for a New Urbanism," examines Situationist principles for the city and for city living. The third, "A New Babylon," describes actual designs proposed for a Situationist City.

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I purchased this chair for my husband’s home office, and it has been a great choice. The height and angle can be adjusted very easily, making it comfortable to customize. Assembly was also simple and straightforward. The size is just right, and it remains comfortable even after sitting for long periods of time without causing fatigue. Overall, the quality exceeded my expectations for the price. If it ever breaks, I would definitely purchase the same one again.
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PROS: Comfortable seat cushion Feels sturdy and manufactured well Swivels and rolls effortlessly Height adjustment Not terribly heavy Easy assembly CONS: Reclining feature is not great Back cushion forces a very upright sitting posture Pleather material will deteriorate within a couple years It's overpriced for what it is, even at $100. SUMMARY: I'm a little guy. 5'7 and 145 lbs. This chair feels like it was scaled for me and my little frame. Now, while that's perfect for me, nearly everyone else I know or have ever known, are at least twice my size. And I can't imagine them finding the overall size of this thing to be enough chair for them. Maybe I'm way off base here, but I've sat in regular sized office chairs and while they'd swallow me, they're essentially perfect sized for most other people. Feels good to sit in, nothing amazing but it's comfortable enough. Remember, it's made with pleather. Every day use for long periods of time will wear the material out within two or three years. Won't effect it's performance but it will be ugly with cracks and wear/tear far quicker than real leather, of course. It looks very nice right out the box though. Not too heavy either. The reclining feature is a bummer, it's like you really have to force it to lean back, like it's fighting against your doing so. Which if your trying to lean back, you know putting a bunch of effort into your legs is the opposite of what you're trying to achieve - which is relax without tension in any part of your body. It's basically useless for my needs, anyway. The price, even at a measly $100 for an "executive office chair" does not reflect the hiccups with this thing because it's not a one size fits all kind of chair. Anyone over 180 lbs and 5'10 will surely find it to be a bit snug and the back cushion to sit a bit short. The back forces you to sit very upright. Something that will take getting used to, especially since I can't recline. This chair is kinda "meh" to be completely honest. I'll spend at least twice as much next time and get five times the quality. Look, it'll do the job for a while but there really isn't anything very impressive about it besides what it visually looks like. I've no idea how so many people rated this thing with so many glowing reviews. There's not a lot to boast about with a cheap $100 pleather chair that's undersized for most people. I really don't get it. I'd only recommend this at $65-$70. No way this is worth the $100 Amazon is currently pricing it at. Spend just a little a bit more, you'll notice a huge jump in quality over this.
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Comfortable. Wheels roll very well. Great padding. Seems durable. Assembly is the standard with such chairs, takes about 15 minuttes. Do not know how long the PL? leather fabric will last? Probably wear in a couple of years. But for the price, this is perfect. UPDATE: After 2 1/2 months, seat feels flat and very uncomfortable.
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Reliable chair with solid quality. Assembly took about 35 mins following the clear instruction sheet. Chair can hold at least 220 lbs, stable and easy to move. Wheels can move in multiple directions. Seat heights and arm are both adjustable. No stain or scratches on the padding surface. White finish looks clean and modern.
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