This second volume of the landmark Architectural Theory anthology surveys the development of architectural theory from the Franco-Prussian war of 1871 until the end of the twentieth century The entire two volume anthology follows the full range of architectural literature from classical times to present transformations An ambitious anthology bringing together over 300 classic & contemporary essays that survey the key developments & trends in architecture Spans the period from 1871 to 2005 from John Ruskin & the arts & crafts movement in Great Britain through to the development of Lingang New City & the creation of a metropolis in the East China sea Organized thematically featuring general & section introductions & headnotes to each essay written by a renowned expert on architectural theory Places the work of starchitects like Koolhaas Eisenman & Lyn alongside the work of prominent architectural critics offering a balanced perspective on current debates

Includes:: many hard-to-find texts & works never previously translated into English Alongside Volume I An Anthology from Vitruvius to 1870 creates a stunning overview of architectural theory from early antiquity to the twenty-first century

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Avant-garde theorist & architect Bernard Tschumi is equally well known for his writing & his practice Architecture & Disjunction which brings together Tschumi's essays from 1975 to 1990 is a lucid & provocative analysis of many of the key issues that have engaged architectural discourse over the past two decades -- from deconstructive theory to recent concerns with the notions of event & program The essays develop different themes in contemporary theory as they relate to the actual making of architecture attempting to realign the discipline with a new world culture characterized by both discontinuity & heterogeneity Included are a number of seminal essays that incited broad attention when they first appeared in magazines & journals as well as more recent & topical texts Tschumi's discourse has always been considered radical & disturbing He opposes modernist ideology & postmodern nostalgia since both impose restrictive criteria on what may be deemed "legitimate" cultural conditions He argues for focusing on our immediate cultural situation which is distinguished by a new postindustrial "unhomeliness" reflected in the ad hoc erection of buildings with multipurpose programs The condition of New York & the chaos of Tokyo are thus perceived as legitimate urban forms ...

Spencer Fung is never without a sketchbook or a pencil Inspiration & ideas can strike at any moment & often the smallest thing that catches his eye impels him to capture it on paper Whether it is designing private houses restaurants hotels furniture or lighting he starts by hand creating miniature works of art which he then develops into scale perspective drawings exploring space structure & detail His designs have always drawn their inspiration from nature & the environment from the rugged mountains of the Pyrenees to the quiet meadows of a country farm; from the beams of a medieval tythe barn to the patterns of a drystone wall Passionately committed to the organic recycling of natural materials the book is structured into chapters on wood stone metal glass & organic materials in which over 40 of his projects are showcased Spencer prefers to commission small artisanal firms who have retained a high degree of skill as a result many dying & forgotten crafts have been revitalized new forms
- the use of drystone walling inside a bathroom or coppiced ash branches being used as a hanging rail for clothes
- are examples that are not just deeply inspiring but sympathetic to the environment as well This book will appeal to anyone interested in design recycling upcycling the environment organic & mindful living but in a style conscious & glamorous way

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After over 120 years of French colonial rule in Algeria the growing aspirations for independence culminated in the Algerian Revolution of 1954 which lasted until 1962 In order to combat the uprisings the French civilian & military authorities reorganised the entire territory of the country swiftly erected new infrastructures & pursued building policies that were ultimately intended to stabilize French dominance in Algeria The study describes the architectural responses undertaken in the midst of this protracted & bloody armed conflict It analyses their origins evolutions & objectives identifies the actors involved & reveals the underlying design methods ...

This highly original & sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach in favour of giving an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us & what it is that makes them important artistically & culturally The book begins by looking at how architecture acquires meaning through tradition & concludes with the exoticism of the recent avant garde Illustrations of particular buildings help to anchor the general points with specific examples from ancient Egypt to the present day ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

The revered architectural reference updated with contemporary examples & interactive 3D models The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors & students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time while reinforcing & assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new print copies or can be purchased separately ( If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code the access code may have been redeemed previously & you may have to purchase a new access code -ISBN 9781118986837) The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book such as Interactive Animations highlighting key concepts Photo Gallery of architectural precedents illustrated in the book Flashcards for focused learning Architecture Form Space & Order Fourth Edition is the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design updated with new information on emerging trends & recent developments This bestselling visual reference helps both students & professionals understand the vocabulary of architectural design by examining how space & form are ordered in the environment Essential & timeless the fundamental elements of space & form still present a challenge to those who crave a deeper understanding Taking a critical look at the evolution of spaces Architecture distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus that inspires bringing difficult abstractions to life The book is illustrated throughout to demonstrate the concepts presented & show the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages & across cultures Topics include Primary elements & the principles of space design Form & space including light view openings & enclosures Organization of space & the elements & relationships of circulation Proportion & scale including proportioning systems & anthropometry ...

Dit boek is een ingrijpende herziening van de in 2005 bij uitgeverij Thieme Meulenhoff verschenen tiende druk van Geschiedenis van de bouwkunst verzorgd door Bart Verbrugge na twee voorgaande drukken die waren geschreven in samenwerking met de in 2004 overleden architectuurjournalist Wim J van Heuvel Een aantal zaken zoals de hoofdopzet en de doelgroep is voor het voorliggende boek hetzelfde gebleven maar daarnaast is ook veel veranderd Om die reden is gekozen voor een nieuwe titel Architectuur- en bouwgeschiedenis in perspectief met als ondertitel Bouwen en bouwkunst in de Nederlanden en de Westerse wereld Hiermee worden de volgende kerndoelstellingen van dit boek benadrukt?? niet alleen ingaan op de vormgevingsaspecten maar ook op de ontwikkeling van de bouwtechniek bouwmaterialen enz?? deze ontwikkelingen worden geplaatst in de maatschappelijke en sociaaleconomische context Daarbij wordt ook duidelijk gemaakt dat de rol van de opdrachtgever vaak cruciaal was voor het tot stand komen van goede architectuur Geillustreerd met vele illustraties wordt de geschiedenis van de architectuur en van het bouwen van de prehistorie tot nu toegelicht Er wordt niet alleen ingaan op de vormgevingsaspecten maar ook op de ontwikkeling van de bouwtechniek en bouwmaterialen enz Deze ontwikkelingen worden geplaatst in de maatschappelijke en sociaaleconomische context Een rode draad in het boek is de beschrijving van wisselwerkingen waarmee nadruk wordt gelegd op de continue processen in de architectuurgeschiedenis Dat betreft wisselwerkingen?? met architectuur uit het verleden (tijd);?? door invloeden tussen verschillende regio's (plaats);?? met andere kunsten (vooral de toegepaste kunst) en technologische ontwikkelingen Bovendien werden en worden de meeste in dit boek besproken architecten en gebouwen beschouwd als invloedrijk waarbij in veel gevallen ook sprake was en is van invloed of inspiratie van gebouwen en architecten uit een verder verleden Naast deze 'hoofdtekst' zijn op zichzelf staande 'kaderteksten' opgenomen waarin een belangrijk thema apart wordt toegelicht Dit boek onderscheidt zich van de vele andere overzichtswerken door de gestructureerde beschrijving van de Nederlandse en Belgische bouwkunst in relatie met de ontwikkeling van de Westerse bouwkunst als geheel Uitgangspunt is dat Nederlandse en Belgische lezers te zien krijgen welke gebouwen in eigen land de belangrijkste voorbeelden zijn van een bepaalde stroming waarbij steeds duidelijk wordt gemaakt wat de relatie is tot de internationale ontwikkelingen van de westerse bouwkunst Om die reden werd met name bij de opleidingen Bouwkunde in het middelbaar en hoger beroepsonderwijs in Nederland en in het secundair en hoger onderwijs in Belgie de voorgaande versie van dit boek (Geschiedenis van de bouwkunst) op grote schaal gebruikt 438 pages Verbrugge Bart ...

After losing her job at the library Cel Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for & she finds herself confronting her mental health her relationships & before long her grasp on reality as she begins to dream of a young woman she&s never met but feels strangely drawn to Especially after she asks Cel for help… As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman she begins losing time misplacing things passing out—the job is becoming dangerous but she can&t let go of this mysterious woman Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? & does Cel have the power to save her when she&s still trying to save herself? About the Author Ivy Noelle Weir has been writing stories for her entire life & her essays on art pop culture & librarianship have appeared in a variety of outlets In addition to her writing Weir is a visual artist & former librarian who studied photography at Parsons the New School for Design art history at Goddard College & holds an MLIS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania A native of Philadelphia she currently works in publishing & lives on a crooked old street in an apartment full of Halloween decorations with her partner & tiny dog Steenz is an illustrator from St Louis MO According to her mom Steenz has only ever answered "an artist" when asked what she wants to be when she grows up Here we are years later Steenz spends a lot of time watching reality TV eating pizza working at Lion Forge & drawing comics She can officially call herself a professional artist Steenz lives with her fiance Keya & her cat Marko Steenz is short for Christina ...

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In 1981 Las Vegas is changing The Mafia is being pushed out & Big Corporations are moving in But something mysterious is taking up residency Gareth Thompson the Archon&s new chief of security will soon discover a mythical new world hidden behind the guise of a fantasy themed Hotel & Casino Collects the adventure of ARCHON 1-5 ...