Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge
罈Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge竄 is an academic journal in, on, and from the discipline of architecture, addressing the constitution of architectural knowledge. It explores methods genuine to the discipline and architectural modes of interdisciplinary methodological adaptions. Processes, and results of knowledge creation and practice are esteemed coequally, with particular attention to the architectural design in practice and research.罈Making Sense: Thinking through Making Architecture竄, Issue 06/2023, investigates how the production of architectural knowledge involves the interaction of the body, the material reality, and the environmental world. Making sense here is defined as the production of architectural knowledge through the physical act of making. The contributors to this issue show how making architecture may be understood as a way of thinking.
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Ceramics in Plain Sight
The volume presents the immured glazed vessels (the bacini) located on the facades of numerous churches in the regional unit of Chania. It comprises the first part of a larger project which will gather similar data from the other regions of Crete. The research was undertaken in the framework of the research programme "Immured vessels in Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches in Greece: an electronic corpus". This study highlights an unexplored aspect of the material culture of Crete during the Venetian and Ottoman periods, offering further information about the history of the area and its contacts with other regions from the 13th to the 20th centuries. It also explores facets of this practice surviving into modern times. The ceramics involved here are primarily connected with the monument they adorn, but also touch on the people of western Crete themselves: apart from the detailed archaeological documentation, aspects of ceramic diffusion and immuration practice are unfolded. The text is made up of a detailed catalogue, a map, sketches, drawings and numerous photographs. Although the practice of immuration is also encountered in other regions of the Mediterranean, through the systematic study and the full presentation of the material from the region of Chania, its special diffusion in Crete is highlighted.
The Central Synagogue of Sofia
The Central Synagogue of Sofia was built between 1905 and 1909 as a highly visible and monumental structure in the social, commercial, and religious center of the Bulgarian capital. Having survived the Second World War, it remains a testament to early 20th century Sofia and its majority Sephardic Jewish community. In its architecture, it reflects the city's search for its own modern, European, and national identity, whilst attesting to the struggle of the Sofia Jewish community headed by its chief rabbi Marcus Ehrenpreis to claim its place within the nation building project. In this first in-depth study of the building, Fani Gargova illuminates the history of the Central Synagogue of Sofia and the motivations behind its construction by positioning its appearance and architecture vis-a-vis Central European Reform synagogues and the emerging Bulgarian national style. By looking at the building through the lens of urban planning, building material and technique, liturgy, as well as musical performance, this book significantly expands the common notion of synagogue architecture.
Industrial and Architectural Rocks and Stones
"Rocks and Stones: From Prehistoric Times to the Computer-Robotic Artificial Intelligence Era" From the earliest civilizations to the technological marvels of today, rocks and stones have been the fundamental building materials of the Earth's crust. In "Rocks and Stones", we explore the fascinating journey of these essential resources throughout history, as they have been used for construction, architecture, and industry. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate process of transforming natural rocks into the perfectly crafted stones required for various engineering projects. We examine how the usage of rocks and stones varies depending on specific requirements and specifications in construction, architecture, and the stone industry. Understanding the mineralogical, petrological, and structural geological parameters that shape natural rock deposits is crucial in ensuring their quality. That's why this book incorporates valuable techniques and guidelines for assessing the quality of rock deposits prior to quarrying, mining, and usage. We also introduce cutting-edge technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for topographic surveys in geological exploration and mining operations. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology for demarcating subsurface lithological variations prior to mining operations is also suggested. "Rocks and Stones" goes beyond theoretical knowledge by providing practical insights into planning for quarrying and mining massive rock deposits. Experts in the field share their recommended methods through captivating case studies, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the process. Environmental impact is a crucial consideration in any mining operation. That's why include guidelines and approval methods for quarrying and mining granite and other minor minerals, in accordance with the District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) guidelines. Also, the book provides information on the latest amendments to the environmental clearance process, ensuring readers stay up-to-date with climate change regulations. To further enhance the learning experience, each chapter includes learning objectives, the latest research, technical developments, and references for further study. Additionally, several chapters feature illustrative case studies and references to additional reading, allowing readers to expand their knowledge beyond the book. Whether you're an engineering or science student, a research scholar, or a professional working in rock sciences and rock engineering studies, "Rocks and Stones" is an invaluable resource. It is also essential for professionals involved in industrial rock deposit exploration, mining, quality assessment, utilization, trading, and marketing. With insights into the fields of architecture, construction engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, archaeology, and natural stone usage, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the fascinating world of rocks and stones.
The Louvre and Versailles
In tracing the evolution of the Louvre from fortress to palace and of Versailles from hunting domain to dynastic capital, Dr Tadgell's detailed architectural analysis of many projects - external and internal, realised and unrealised - is set in the context of the development of the medieval monarchy towards absolutism, of the development of the medieval ch璽teau towards precedents for the seat of absolutism, and of the effect of the French monarchy's financial incontinence on the realisation of royal building ambitions.In particular, Tadgell challenges received opinion on the introduction of Hispano-Burgundian court etiquette to French palace design, relates the court front of Lescot's Renaissance Louvre to the iconography of apotheosis, revises the current ordering of Fran癟ois Mansart's designs for the Louvre and reassesses the subsequent contribution of Claude Perrault to the completion of the east front in respect for the opinion of 17th and 18th century commentators. After surveying the various phases of work for Louis XIV at Versailles, he traces the evolution of Ange-Jacques Gabriel's grand projet for rebuilding the town side of the palace for Louis XV, noting the influence of Bernini on the definitive phase, and he masters the intricacies of the incessant changes to the royal apartments which inhibited rebuilding.Finally, the book looks at the influence of the great French palaces on those seeking to emulate their ambition, from Stockholm in the late-17th century to the deliriously opulent late-19th century palace of Ludwig II of Bavaria at Herrenchiemsee. A wealth of illustrative material and supporting documents bring this comprehensive and authoritative text to life.
Franklin D. Israel
This book examines the life and legacy of Franklin D. Israel, an influential member of the Los Angeles school of architects. Acclaimed Los Angeles architect Franklin D. Israel (1945-1996) created innovative residential projects and office interiors that made him one of the most talked-about designers of his generation. In this vivid account, architectural historian Todd Gannon draws on archival resources, analyses of Israel's buildings, and recent interviews with the architect's colleagues, clients, and contemporaries, including Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, and Robert A. M. Stern. Gannon traces Israel's development from his early years and career on the East Coast to his formative world travels and residence at the American Academy in Rome. The author guides readers through the Los Angeles architectural context, Israel's influential teaching at UCLA, his dalliance with Hollywood, and the personal motivations behind his architecture and design work--all aspects of an influential career that was cut short by his death from AIDS-related complications at the age of fifty. Franklin D. Israel is a compelling work of architectural history and biography, chronicling one gay man's engagement with the largely heteronormative world of American architectural culture. It explores the achievement of this central figure in the still largely unstudied history of late twentieth-century avant-garde Los Angeles architecture.
Bureau--Short Stories
A compilation of the transgressive work of architecture firm BUREAU. BUREAU, with offices in Geneva and Lisbon, is directed by architects Daniel Zamarbide and Carine Pimenta, and visual artist, designer, and art educator Galliane Zamarbide. The practice operates at the intersection of architecture, scenography, design, landscape design, and education. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on building new and converting existing structures, interior design and furniture, exhibition design, inhabitable sculptures, and temporary pavilions. Their buildings and interventions feature spatial experiments, unusual shapes and perspectives, and play with the factor of time as well. BUREAU thus navigates across the traditional boundaries of architecture, design, visual art, architectural teaching, and cultural education. Short Stories is the first survey of the firm's work to date. Brief texts--both narrative and descriptive--are contributed by architects and researchers Fabrizio Gallanti, Amir Halabi, Andr矇 Tavares, Marina Otero Verzier, and Ava Violich-Kennedy; curators and critics Julia Albani and Tirdad Zolghadr; designer and curator Alexandra Midal; and by Daniel Zamarbide. More than three hundred and fifty images, as well as concise information on the depicted buildings and projects by BUREAU, round off this beautiful book.
Teaching Design for Sustainable Futures
Teaching Design for Sustainable Futures: Community Construction and Creativity explores how creativity can be integrated into sustainability education within the built environment.
Design Thinking for a Greener Tomorrow
Design shapes the world around us, from the buildings we inhabit to the products we use daily. But in the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting cultural values, design must evolve to meet the challenges of a more sustainable future. In Design Thinking for a Greener Tomorrow - Sustainable Vision, Voja-a creative head and multidisciplinary designer-takes you on an inspiring journey through the vast world of design. This book examines how fields like architecture, fashion, product design, graphic design, and more are being reimagined to align with sustainable principles. Packed with compelling insights, actionable strategies, and real-world case studies, this book offers a comprehensive overview of design thinking as a tool for innovation and positive impact. It highlights trailblazing examples, from energy-efficient buildings to modular products and zero-waste fashion, providing readers with a roadmap for creativity, innovation, and responsibility. Whether you're a professional designer, a student, or someone passionate about shaping a better future, Sustainable Vision invites you to explore how design can create solutions that are not only functional and beautiful but also kind to the planet. The future of design is here-and it's sustainable. Will you be part of the change?
The Architecture of Namangan City Monuments and Ways of Improving Tour
Modern Architecture of Cura癟ao
Modernism is an important architectural style in which technological innovations are used for social purposes. The Cura癟ao chapter of the nonprofit organization DoCoMoMo (Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement), dedicated to documenting and conserving modernist buildings, sites, and neighborhoods, was founded in September 2008. But unlike in the United States, this architectural movement is relatively unknown in Cura癟ao. This book describes the twenty-five most important buildings in this style on the island. In doing so, the author aims to give international exposure to modernist structures in Cura癟ao and increase local appreciation and awareness of this architectural style.One of the most important architects who worked in this style in Cura癟ao was Ben Smit. He produced an impressive record of buildings on the island up to 1971 and became known for a natural, tropical style of design for both private dwellings and commercial buildings. Smit often used vertical sun-breakers, the brise-soleil popularized by Le Corbusier, to prevent direct sunlight into the interior.
The Making of Identity Through Rural Space
L瓣ndlicher Raum spielt eine oft untersch瓣tzte Rolle f羹r sozialen, 繹konomischen oder ideologischen Wandel. Diese Rolle kann anhand der Re-/Produktion r瓣umlicher Akteure untersucht werden, die direkt oder indirekt durch politische Interventionen in l瓣ndliche Gemeinden eingef羹hrt wurden. Entlang Fallstudien aus Griechenland, der T羹rkei, Italien, Portugal und ?sterreich diskutieren Wissenschaftler: innen die Produktion kollektiver Identit瓣ten in und durch l瓣ndliche Gebiete w瓣hrend der gro?en gesellschaftlichen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Umw瓣lzungen des 20. Jahrhunderts, indem sie sich auch auf die Konfliktpotentiale solcher Ver瓣nderungen konzentrieren, erm繹glichen die Autor: innen ein besseres Verst瓣ndnis der r瓣umlichen Dynamiken, die den kulturellen und sozialen Sph瓣ren der L瓣ndlichkeit des 20. Jahrhunderts zugrunde liegen. Mit Beitr瓣gen nationaler und internationaler Experten. Besch瓣ftigt sich mit dem l瓣ndlichen Raum und identit瓣tsstiftender Politik im 20. Jahrhundert Ergebnisse eines internationalen Symposiums des DFG-Graduiertenkollegs 罈Kulturelle und technische Werte historischer Bauten竄, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
A History of Collective Living
The book tells the story of communal living from about 1850 until today. Three motives of sharing - the economic, political and social intention - divide the residential objects, which are investigated in a historical analysis and allocated to nine development phases. The author investigates and compares different forms of housing and the way they developed from their origins until today; she illustrates how everyday shared living and the degrees of privacy in housing are practiced in Europe. Owing to its comprehensive documentation, the analysis of typologies, layout plans, and user and expert interviews, the book can also be considered to be a lexicon or handbook on communal living. A detailed overview that is unique in this form. The out-of-print first edition is now published in an updated new edition with new design and layout. Illustration of European housing concepts since 1850 Over 30 case examples on how and why people live together New edition of the standard work on collective living
Modernist New York Map
Explore extraordinary examples of Modernist architecture built across New York City with Blue Crow Media's latest guide map. Featuring over fifty buildings, this two-sided guide includes original photography, building details and an introduction. Written by Allison C Meier, with original photography by Jason Woods. This map is our latest title focused on New York's architecture and design, following maps for the New York Subway, Brutalism and Art Deco, along with our Great Trees of New York Map and Black History New York Map.
Modern Helsinki Map / Moderni Helsinki-Kartta
A selection of Helsinki's finest modern and contemporary architecture is featured on this bilingual, two-sided map, including an introduction by Anni Vartola, a senior lecturer in the department of architecture at Aalto University, and original photography by Tuukka Niemi. T瓣m瓣 kaksipuolinen kartta esittelee valittuja modernin ja nykyarkkitehtuurin kohokohtia Helsingiss瓣 ja sen ymp瓣rist繹ss瓣. Koonnut Anni Vartola ja valokuvannut Tuukka Niemi.
Modern Copenhagen Map
Discover the transformative twentieth-century architecture of Copenhagen and its surroundings with over 50 remarkable buildings featured on this two-sided map. Researched by Marie-Louise Hostbo and with original photography by Tuukka Niemi. Oplev Kobenhavn og omegns transformative arkitektur fra det 20. arhundrede med mere end 50 skonne bygninger pa dette tosidede kort. Kurateret af Marie-Louise Hostbo og med fotografi af Tuukka Niemi.
Liebling Haus (En)
Das Liebling Haus in Tel Aviv wurde 1936 nach Entw羹rfen des Architekten Dov Karmi f羹r das aus Europa geflohene Ehepaar Tony und Max Liebling gebaut. Mit seinen hellen Putzfassaden, tiefen Loggien, klaren Proportionen und einem nach dem Stadtklima ausgerichteten Grundriss ist es ein Paradebeispiel f羹r den lokal angepassten Internationalen Stil, wie er f羹r die Wei?e Stadt Tel Aviv typisch ist. Von 2015 bis 2019 wurde es von israelischen und deutschen Planer*innen, Sanierungs-Expert*innen und Handwerker*innen aufwendig restauriert und als lebendiges Ausstellungs- und Nachbarschaftszentrum wiederer繹ffnet. Das Liebling Haus wird getragen und finanziert von der deutschen Bundesregierung, der Stadt Tel Aviv und der Tel Aviv Jaffa-Stiftung. Das in drei Sprachausgaben erscheinende Buch erz瓣hlt die wechselvolle Geschichte des Hauses und versammelt ausf羹hrliche historische Materialien zu dessen Architektur und seinen Bewohner*innen. Aktuelle Interviews, ein atmosph瓣rischer Rundgang der israelischen Fotografin Yael Schmidt sowie weitere Dokumente zeigen die neue Nutzung des Liebling Haus seit der Wiederer繹ffnung.
Design and the Vernacular
How have Indigenous building traditions shaped modern building practices? What can the study of vernacular architecture contribute to debates about sustainable development? How has vernacular architecture been used to argue for postcolonial modernisation - and what has been the effect on heritage and conservation? Design and the Vernacular explores how the vernacular architecture of Australasia and Oceania intersects with modernity and globalization - challenging assumptions about vernacular architecture being anachronistic and static, and instead demonstrating how it can shape contemporary architecture, nation building and cultural identities. Sixteen chapters by architects, designers, and theorists, including Indigenous writers, explore different facets of vernacular architecture amid the context of rapid political, economic, technological, social and environmental changes. The result offers valuable lessons and case studies for architects across the globe, and for anyone interested in how the vernacular can inform contemporary urban planning and architectural design.
Introducing Kyoto in Temples and Shrines
Discover the profound history of Kyoto, a globally renowned tourist destination, through its temples and shrines--treasured heritage sites serving as living museums of Japanese beauty. This book introduces over 50 carefully selected temples and shrines in Kyoto, featuring stunning visuals and detailed English descriptions. Perfect as a guidebook, it provides insights into each site's history, architectural features, and origins.
Rem Koolhaas as Scriptwriter
This book is the first survey of a new field in architecture theory: script writing. Rem Koolhaas as Scriptwriter explores the intersection of architecture, film, and text using the example of the working method of scriptwriter, Rem Koolhaas, and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).This book argues that Koolhaas formulates his approach to architecture on the basis of the "written sketch" or script, and questions its transformations into built environment in the oeuvre of OMA. Divided into two parts, the first part is a theoretical outline that explores the notion of scriptwriting in film. It provides in-depth insights into the definition and historical evolution of the script - as a blueprint, Hollywood script, avant-garde script, storyboard, the relation to auteur theory, and the difference between the script and scenario. It surveys the first original script for the Exodus, of the Voluntary Prisoners of Architecture. The second part offers a unique perspective on the urban development of West Berlin, in which Koolhaas created a metropolitan script, or blueprint, that spans the period 1971-1989, from his first visit to Berlin to the fall of the Berlin Wall.This book will be of interest to researchers and students of architectural theory, urban history, and film studies.
Informality Through Sustainability
Informality through Sustainability explores the phenomenon of informality within urban settlements and aims to unravel the subtle links between informal settlements and sustainability.Penetrating its global profile and considering urban informality through an understanding of local implications, the authors collectively reveal specific correlations between sites and their local inhabitants. The book opposes simplistic calls to legalise informal settlements or to view them as 'problems' to be solved. It comes at a time when common notions of 'informality' are being increasingly challenged.In 25 chapters, the book presents contributions from well-known scholars and practitioners whose theoretical or practical work addresses informality and sustainability at various levels, from city planning and urban design to public space and architectural education. Whilst previous studies on informal settlements have mainly focused on cases in developing countries, approaching the topic through social, cultural and material dimensions, the book explores the concept across a range of contexts, including former Communist countries and those in the so-called Global North. Contributions also explore understandings of informality at various scalar levels - region, precinct, neighbourhood and individual building. Thus, this work helps reposition informality as a relational concept at various scales of urbanisation.This book will be of great benefit to planners, architects, researchers and policymakers interested in the interplay between informality and sustainability.
Sponge Park
Introduces DLANDstudio's pioneering and award-winning Sponge Park concept for the regeneration of the notorious Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Before there were sponge cities, there were sponge parks. Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal is the site of the Sponge Park master plan and pilot projects, instigating a widespread movement toward greater urban permeability. Designed by Susannah Drake and her former Brooklyn-based firm DLANDstudio Architecture + Landscape Architecture, their project was completed in 2016 and recognized with National AIA and ASLA Urban Design Awards and the inaugural Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award for Climate Action in 2020. The Gowanus Canal was the channelized reminder of a former freshwater creek and tidal marsh. Industrial use in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries left a legacy of heavy pollution in the soil and water. Historic industrial buildings lined the canal. Residential neighborhoods had limited opportunities to access the water's edge. Sponge Park was conceived as a series of public urban waterfront spaces that slow, absorb, and filter dirty surface water runoff to clean contaminated canal water, reduce combined sewer overflow, and add open space in a park-starved neighborhood. Revealing the form, distribution, and size of natural ecological patterns in relation to the shape and patterns of infrastructure, neighborhoods, and political jurisdictions was a key component of the design. This book introduces the Sponge Park in great detail with photos, illustrations, plans, and diagrams. It demonstrates the concept's potential as a component of a larger vision for a new paradigm of coastal urbanism, upland adaptation, and right-of-way design in the twenty-first century. Sponge parks proactively address how to manage stormwater runoff from increasingly severe storm events and reduce detrimental impacts. It is a must-read for design students, architects, and academics as well as for elected officials, policymakers, and community activists.
New Architecture in South Tyrol 2018-2024
The latest in a series documenting the rich architectural history of South Tyrol. Fifty-six buildings, realized in South Tyrol in 2018-24, were selected by an international jury to tell the region's most recent architectural history. New Architecture in South Tyrol 2018-24 features them in thematic groups and lavishly illustrated with photographs, plans, and drawings, many of which have never been published before. Essays and critical observations supplement the images. Together, they open up a dialogue, reveal hidden connections, and inspire new reflections. Texts and images invite readers to discover and understand architecture and its motivations. This book continues the series that has comprehensively documented architectural developments and the rich building culture in South Tyrol since 2000. It is the unique building culture of a region that is characterized by an open, forward-looking view of traditional approaches in architecture.
The Shell Builders
Beaufort, South Carolina, is well known for its historical architecture, but perhaps none is quite as remarkable as those edifices formed by tabby, sometimes called coastal concrete, comprising a mixture of lime, sand, water, and oyster shells. Tabby itself has a storied history stretching back to Iberian, Caribbean, Spanish American, and even African roots--brought to the United States by adventurers, merchants, military engineers, planters, and the enslaved.Tabby has been preserved most abundantly in the Beaufort area and its outlying islands, (and along the Sea Islands all the way to Florida as well) with Fort Frederick in 1734 having the earliest example of a diverse group of structures, which included town houses, seawalls, planters' homes, barns, agricultural buildings, and slave quarters. Tabby's insulating properties are excellent protection from long, hot, humid, and sometimes deadly summers; and on the islands, particularly, wealthy plantation owners built grand houses for themselves and improved dwellings for enslaved workers that after two hundred-plus years still stand today.An extraordinarily hardy material, tabby has a history akin to some of the world's oldest building techniques and is referred to as "rammed earth," as well as " tapia" in Spanish, "pis矇 de terre" in French, and "hangtu" in Chinese. The form that tabby construction took along the Sea Islands, however, was born of necessity. Here stone and brick were rare and expensive, but the oyster shells that were used as the source for the tabby's lime base were plentiful. Today these bits of shell, often visible in the walls and forms constructed long ago, give tabby its unique and iconic appearance.Colin Brooker, architect and expert on historic restoration, has not only made an exhaustive foray into local tabby architecture and heritage; he also has made a multinational tour as well in search of tabby origins, evolution, and diffusion from the Bahamas to Morocco to Andalusia, which can be traced back as far as the tenth century. Brooker has spent more than thirty years investigating the origins of tabby, its chemistry, its engineering, and its limitations. The Shell Builders lays out a sweeping, in-depth, and fascinating investigative journey--at once archaeological, sociological, and historical--into the ways prior inhabitants used and shaped their environment in order to house and protect themselves, leaving behind an architectural legacy that is both mysterious and beautiful.Lawrence S. Rowland, a distinguished professor emeritus of history at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and past president of the South Carolina Historical Society, provides a foreword.
Goa's Bom Jesus as Visual Culture
This book chronicles the visual history of the Basilica of Bom Jesus, one of the longest-surviving churches from Goa's Portuguese colonial era. In the 16th century, this baroque church in Old Goa was constructed to house the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier and is emblematic of Goa Dourada or Golden Goa.
Contemporary Michigan
Where can outstanding examples of Modern houses in America--spanning from the nation's earliest exposure to Modern architecture up to the present day--be found? In Chicago, New York and Los Angeles? Residents of Detroit, and indeed the entire state of Michigan, have been living with some of the finest work by such Modern masters as Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Eliel Saarinen since the dawn of the 20th century. Peter Forguson, a landscape designer in metropolitan Detroit, has pursued his passion for Modern architecture by documenting the many superb examples of residential Modernism where he lives and works. He featured a generous sampling of them in his book, DETROIT MODERN: 1935-1985, published in 2022. Happily, connoisseurs of Modern residential design will be delighted to discover Forguson has many more masterpieces to share in CONTEMPORARY MICHIGAN: Iconic Houses at the Epicenter of Modernism. In addition to iconic projects by Frank Lloyd Wright, Forguson's new book presents impressive examples of work by such historic and contemporary architects as Gunnar Birkerts, Alden B. Dow, William Kessler, Robert Metcalf, Don Paul Young, Irving Tobocman, and Carl Luckenbach. In breathtaking color photography, readers are invited to explore homes hugging the shore, perched on hillsides, secluded in forests, or just perfectly sited in majestic suburban communities. Some 70-plus homes have opened their doors to Forguson in this handsome presentation. Marla Meltzer, who served as graphic designer of Forguson's acclaimed DETROIT MODERN, returns to demonstrate her creative talents by showcasing the stunning houses in CONTEMPORARY MICHIGAN. CONTEMPORARY MICHIGAN is a book to treasure for pure inspiration, innovative ideas and the joy of modern living.
The Renewal of Post-War Manchester
The renewal cities of Britain, those that began their reconstruction after 1960, are rich in utopian visions. This book delves into Manchester's visual history, mapping legislative shifts, Cold War dynamics, decolonisation and the surge of consumerism.
Architecture Repurposed
A Dutch architecture firm showcases the transformative power of historical preservationOffice Winhov, the acclaimed Amsterdam-based architecture firm, skillfully blends the past with the present through their adaptive reuse. Architecture Repurposed documents seven of Office Winhov's most outstanding projects, unveiling the innovative methods, strategies, design choices and critical reflections behind them.
The Architectural Image and Early Modern Science
The Architectural Image and Early Modern Science: Wendel Dietterlin and the Rise of Empirical Investigation explores how architectural media came to propel scientific discourse between the eras of D羹rer and of Rubens. It is also the first English-language book to feature the polymathic, eccentric, and long-misunderstood artist Wendel Dietterlin (c. 1550-1599). Here, Elizabeth J. Petcu reveals how architectural paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints became hotbeds of early modern empiricism, the idea that knowledge derives from sensory experience. She demonstrates how Dietterlin's empirical imagery of architecture came into dialogue with the image-making practices of early modern scientists, a rapport that foreshadowed the intimate relationships between architecture and science today. Petcu's astute insights offer historians of art, science, and architecture a new framework for understanding the role of architectural images in the foundations of modern science. She also provides a coherent narrative regarding the interplay between early modern art, architecture, and science as a catalyst for modern empirical philosophy.
Sustainable and Stylish Homes
In every eco-conscious detail lies the sustainable elegance of home. Dive into Sustainable and Stylish Homes, where architectural marvels unfold across New England's landscapes. This captivating journey explores single-family house designs, seamlessly integrating architecture and the forms of diverse terrains, from gentle slopes to rugged shores.
Discover homes crafted by visionary architectural firms committed to environmental stewardship, showcasing sustainable practices and innovative design solutions. Join us in a redefined luxury while embracing sustainability.
Aedificare 2023-2,14
Contributeurs: Clothilde Azzi, Marie-Claire Brelle, Mathilde Carrive, Paulo Charruadas, Ersilia Fiore, Joao Mascarenhas-Mateus, Nicolas Moucheront, Jean-Francois Nauleau, Cecile Sabathier, Philippe Sosnowska, Ronald Stenvert, Robert-Louis Stevenson, Louis Vandenabeele, Sarah Vyverman et Michel de Waha.
New Brunswick Lighthouses
New Brunswick LighthousesA Guide for Photographers and Explorers!!There are more than 75 historic Lighthouses surviving in New Brunswick and their natural setting makes them a pleasure to visit.For each of the lighthouses, you will find: Descriptions and information of the individual sitesPhotographsGPS PositionsA short history of LighthousesIncluded are the following self guided tours: Bay of Fundy TourMiramichi TourNorthumberland Strait TourSt Lawrence TourSaint John River Tour
Dutch Waterworks Worldwide
Legacies of Dutch water infrastructure in the Netherlands and beyondBoth at home and in their colonial territories, Dutch engineers built from their experience of living in a delta. Architecture and landscape photographer Luuk Kramer (born 1958) documents astounding examples of Dutch waterworks in the Netherlands, Brazil, Suriname, Japan and Poland.
Dirk Jan Postel: Extended Spaces
Working across an array of building types, Postel designs spaces with a pervasive sense of silence and minimalismFrom cultural projects such as Museum Voorlinden to private homes, urban spaces and furniture and jewelry, Dutch architect and designer Dirk Jan Postel (born 1957) approaches each project with an open attitude, defying the "straightjacket of style" while remaining functional and contemporary.
Acid Clouds
An atlas and anthology of data centers across the Dutch landscapeThis volume scrutinizes the environmental consequences of digital storage through an analysis of more than 100 data centers across the Netherlands. A collection of essays explore the architectural, economic and political aspects of their operations, accompanied by colorful night-time photographs of the data centers.
The Importance of Visual Sustainability in Urban Design Strategy
With most of us now living in cities, the importance of visual sustainability in urban design strategy shouldn't be underestimated. This research addresses interactions in urban environments-when defined as interaction types and used as a metric-because they provide an effective strategy for understanding the relationship between urban heterogeneity and how we're visually sustained as we engage with our surroundings. Interaction type analysis is key to bridging the gap in knowledge. It lies at the heart of the challenges posed by levels of subjectivity in how we see, what we see, and the difficulty in measuring visual sustainability. The main finding of this study is the suggestion that visual interaction types are the building blocks of visual sustainability when considered in the context of urban design strategy. What difference this makes depends on the level of analysis-whether student or practitioner, commercially oriented, in terms of spatial health and well-being, or at a more abstract level, in personal development and growth. But the overarching consideration is that interaction types are able to reveal where the real city lies-and by real city is meant the city we pay attention to.
Decolonising the Built Environment
This book provides an important and much-needed comprehensive overview of how decolonisation is shaping the built environment in theory, practice, and as a process/project today. Part one studies decolonisation conceptually; part two studies decolonisation as a process; and part three studies the products of decolonisation.
Lighting Design Beyond Theatre
Lighting Design Beyond Theatre provides a step-by-step design process for live event lighting outside of traditional theatre, dance, and opera, including concerts and tours, awards shows, sporting events, benefits, comedy shows, corporate events, fashion shows, political events, and more.
