This innovative edited collection charts the rise, fall and possible futures of the word primitive.
The word primitive is fundamental to the discipline of architecture in the west, providing a convenient starting point for the many myths of architecture's origins. Since the almost legendary 1970s conference on the Primitive, with the advent of post-modernism and, in particular, post-colonialism, the word has fallen from favour in many disciplines. Despite this, architects continue to use the word to mythologize and reify the practice of simplicity.
Primitive...
This innovative edited collection charts the rise, fall and possible futures of the word primitive.
Informing the designs of architects as diverse as Peter Zumthor, Steven Holl, Hans Scharoun and Colin St. John Wilson, the work of Martin Heidegger has proved of great interest to architects and architectural theorists.
The first introduction to Heideggera (TM)s philosophy written specifically for architects and students of architecture introduces key themes in his thinking, which has proved highly influential among architects as well as architectural historians and theorists. This guide familiarizes readers with significant texts and helps to decodes terms as well as providing quick...
Informing the designs of architects as diverse as Peter Zumthor, Steven Holl, Hans Scharoun and Colin St. John Wilson, the work of Martin Heidegger...
Introducing the notion of appreciating buildings as cultural artefacts, this book presents insightful readings by eminent writers which show the power of this approach. The readings collected in this innovative and accessible book address buildings, specifications and photographs. They range in time from the fifteenth century -- examining the only surviving drawing made by Leon Battista Alberti -- to the recent past -- projects completed by Norman Foster in 2006 and Herzog and De Meuron in 2008. Taken together, these essays demonstrate important research methods which yield powerful insights...
Introducing the notion of appreciating buildings as cultural artefacts, this book presents insightful readings by eminent writers which show the power...
Adam (Professor of Architecture, and Head of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, U
Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and techniques which shaped the movement, such as innovations in steel and concrete and the advent of air conditioning, he concludes by asking whether contemporary architecture remains modern at heart.
Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and ...
