Addresses the vital role of the imagination in the critical interpretation of architectural representations. This book challenges the contemporary tendency for computer-aided drawings to become mere 'models' for imitation in the construction of buildings. It opens up debates in architecture to important developments in other fields.

Addressing the collection, representation and exhibition of architecture and the built environment, this book explores current practices, historical precedents, theoretical issues and future possibilities arising from the meeting of a curatorial 'subject' and an architectural 'object'. Striking a balance between theoretical investigations and case studies, the chapters cover a broad methodological as well as thematic range. Examining the influential role of architectural exhibitions, the contributors also look at curatorship as an emerging attitude towards the investigation and interpretation...

While the potential of agency is most frequently taken to be the power and freedom to act for oneself, for the architectural community this also involves the power and responsibility to act as intermediaries on behalf of others.

Presenting current thinking from practitioners and scholars from around the world, this book asks for a more active relationship between the humanities, the architectural profession, and society. Considering issues of architectural research as an agency of transformation, this book explores how humanities research can better contribute towards...

Identifying and critically discussing the key terms, techniques, methodologies and habits that comprise our understanding of fieldwork in architectural education, research and practice, this book collates contributions by established and emerging international scholars. It will be of interest to critical practitioners, researchers, scholars and students of architecture. A selection of critical historiographies, theoretical strategies and reflective design practices challenge us to think seriously about our knowledge, experience and application of fieldwork in architecture.

This collection of essays identifies and critically discusses the key terms, techniques, methodologies and habits that comprise our understanding of fieldwork in architectural education, research and practice.

This book explores how the concept of ‘region’ has evolved over time and shaped architectural culture and practice.
Curated into four key areas, the contributions from scholars around the world provide an essential volume for students, researchers and professionals.

This book explores how the concept of ‘region’ has evolved over time and shaped architectural culture and practice.
Curated into four key areas, the contributions from scholars around the world provide an essential volume for students, researchers and professionals.