Architecture. Form, space, composition
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Architecture. Form, space, composition
29.99 €
Francis D. K. Chin is a world-renowned architect and professor emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the author of books on architecture that have become classics and have been translated into many languages.
For over forty years, this beautifully illustrated book has been considered a classic of architecture and design. You will find expanded sections on human movement in space, light, window openings, and more. There is also new information on the influence of the environment on building principles and contemporary examples of forms of space organization. The book presents the major elements and principles of architectural design used throughout history - historical patterns that are timeless and transcend cultural boundaries. Although the juxtaposition of styles may seem inconsistent at times, the different examples are deliberately chosen to encourage the reader, on the one hand, to see something in common in unlike-looking structures and to emphasize, on the other hand, the differences reflecting the time and place of their construction. The author will clearly demonstrate how the basic elements of architecture are related to each other and how they have been passed down from one culture to another for centuries. By introducing the reader to the fundamentals of architecture, the book forces the reader to take a critical look at the buildings around them, to see and realize anew the importance of space in architecture. This visual guide will be useful for both students and practicing architects. It will help you understand the fundamentals of architectural design and see for yourself how form and space come together in construction.
For over forty years, this beautifully illustrated book has been considered a classic of architecture and design. You will find expanded sections on human movement in space, light, window openings, and more. There is also new information on the influence of the environment on building principles and contemporary examples of forms of space organization. The book presents the major elements and principles of architectural design used throughout history - historical patterns that are timeless and transcend cultural boundaries. Although the juxtaposition of styles may seem inconsistent at times, the different examples are deliberately chosen to encourage the reader, on the one hand, to see something in common in unlike-looking structures and to emphasize, on the other hand, the differences reflecting the time and place of their construction. The author will clearly demonstrate how the basic elements of architecture are related to each other and how they have been passed down from one culture to another for centuries. By introducing the reader to the fundamentals of architecture, the book forces the reader to take a critical look at the buildings around them, to see and realize anew the importance of space in architecture. This visual guide will be useful for both students and practicing architects. It will help you understand the fundamentals of architectural design and see for yourself how form and space come together in construction.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Art. Gift Encyclopedia