Analysing architecture / Simon Unwin.

Main entry:

Unwin, Simon, 1952-

Title & Author:

Analysing architecture / Simon Unwin.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.

Description:

255 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-250) and index.
Architecture as identification of place -- Basic elements of architecture -- Modifying elements of architecture -- Elements doing more than one thing -- Using things that are there -- Primitive place types -- Architecture as making frames -- Temples and cottages -- Geometries of being -- Ideal geometry -- Space and structure -- Parallel walls -- Stratification -- Transition, hierarchy, heart -- Postscript -- Case studies.

Summary:

'Analysing Architecture' presents an introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design, thereby offering a greater understanding of architecture's creative disciplines and allowing readers to develop their own design capacities.

Resources:
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Publisher description

ISBN:

0415306841 (hb)
9780415306843 (hb)
041530685X (pb)
9780415306850 (pb)
9786610140602
661014060X
0203413091 (electronic bk.)

Subject:

Architectural design.
Architectural design Case studies.
Design architectural.
Design architectural Études de cas.
Bouwkunst.
Ontwerpen.

Form/genre:

Case studies
Études de cas.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 229771
Call No.: NA2750 .U58 2003
Status: Available

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