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Analysing Architecture: 2e

by Simon Unwin

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The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's own drawingsIncludes three new case studiesA unique guide/notebook of architectural strategies and design, it provides a perfect foundation book for students in architecture

Synopsis:

Illustrated throughout with the author's original drawings, examples are drawn from across architectural history (from primitive places to late 20th century structures) to illustrate analytical themes and to show how drawing can be used to study architecture.

Synopsis:

rIAnalysing Architecture offers a unique 'notebook' of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's original drawings, examples are drawn from across architectural history (from primitive places to late 20th century structures) to illustrate analytical themes and to show how drawing can be used to study architecture.

Simon Unwin clearly identifies the key elements of architecture and conceptual themes apparent in buildings. He describes ideas for use in the active process of design. Breaking down the grammar of architecture into themes and 'moves', Unwin exposes its underlying patterns to reveal the organizational strategies that lie beneath the superficial appearances of buildings.

Exploring buildings as results of the interaction of people with the world around them, "Analysing Architecture" offers a definition of architecture as 'identification of place' and provides a greater understanding of architecture as a creative discipline. This book presents a powerful impetus for readers to develop their own capacities for architectural design.

In this second edition the framework for analysis has been revised and enlarged, and further case studies added. Many new drawings have been included, illustrating further examples of the themes explored. The link between analysis and learning about the possibilities of design has been reinforced, and the bibliography of recommended supplementary reading has been expanded.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780415306850
Author:
Unwin, Simon
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
London
Subject:
Architectural design
Subject:
Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings
Subject:
Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial
Edition Number:
2
Series Volume:
no. 85
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
1084x854x52 201

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