Title & Author:

Scratching the surface : new London facades by London architects / edited by Andrew Watts.

Publication:

Wien ; New York : Springer, ©2007.

Description:

303 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 15 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
1. Introduction -- Project locations in London -- An overview / Andrew Watts -- 2. Essays -- Material complexity in facade design / Scott Cahill -- Variability in component systems / Scott Cahill -- New facade systems / Andrew Watts -- Redefining the physical: the architectural implications of computer-aided manufacture / Jeg Dudley -- Further implications of CAM and CAD in contemporary architecture / Jeg Dudley -- Parametric design: an historical perspective / Roly Hudson -- 3. Interviews -- Alison Brooks Architects -- Ash Sakula Architects -- dRMM -- Dedha -- Managera Yvars Architects -- Niall McLaughlin Architects -- Youmeheshe -- 4. Projects -- Newtecnic practice profile.

Summary:

"Scratching the Surface was an exhibition held at the Building Centre Trust in London in the summer of 2007, and this associated publication explores the current state of the building envelope in London, as proposed by London-based architects. Glimpses into the spectrum of new facades are presented through essays in digital fabrication, material constraints and parametric modelling, all part of the search for a contemporary vision of the London vernacular."--Jacket.

Resources:
Table of contents
Table of contents

ISBN:

321171538X (alk. paper)
9783211715383 (alk. paper)

Subject:

Facades England London.
Architecture England London History 21st century.
Façades Angleterre Londres.
Architecture Angleterre Londres Histoire 21e siècle.
Architecture.
Buildings.
Facades.
Architektur
Fassade
Architecture England London 21st century.
London (England) Buildings, structures, etc.
England London.

Form/genre:

History.

Added entries:

Watts, Andrew, 1957-

Holdings:

Location: Library main y 253679
Call No.: BIB 183491
Status: Available