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Synopsis
Featuring one of the most famous architects in China, globally renowned Yung Ho Chang, of Atelier FCJZ, this book forms the very first English edition of the collection of his architecture projects With details from more than 60 projects, this provides an exploration of Chang's ideas about spatial design in architecture Lavishly illustrated, this handsome volume forms a wonderful collection of the work of Yung Ho Chang Yung Ho Chang is not only renowned in China but throughout the world, and his new book Architecture as Space Research brings together a collection of his impressive architectural projects in an English edition for the first time. Chang is famous for his innovative concepts and his experimental spirit when it comes to design. He strongly believes that creating a better spatial experience between people, buildings, and the city as a whole is an important part of the design method. In his view, space is not an enclosed room, but rather a series of relationships. The very movement of people in a building has a certain influence on the surrounding space. While spatial experience is a personal thing, Chang believes that architects have a responsibility to set the direction. Containing more than 60 architecture projects from his impressive work portfolio with a particular focus on architecture and space design, this book explores Chang's own investigations and research on space while also covering his unique design language.
Synopsis
- Featuring one of the most famous architects in China, globally renowned Yung Ho Chang, of Atelier FCJZ, who is known for his pioneering spirit and unconventional vision, this book forms the very first English edition featuring his collection of projects
- With 44 projects, this monograph provides an exploration of Chang's ideas about spatial design in architecture, and the aesthetics of product, furniture, jewelry, and even apparel design
- Lavishly illustrated, this handsome volume forms a wonderful collection of the work of Yung Ho Chang
Yung Ho Chang is not only renowned in China but throughout the world, and here he brings together a collection of his impressive architecture projects in an English edition for the first time. At Yung Ho Chang's practice FCJZ, besides space and its enclosure, they tend to wonder if they can in fact "design" the way in which people encounter the world and live their lives; in other words, they seek to design experience--tangible, physical experience. Containing 44 design projects from his impressive work portfolio, this volume of design work is organized around an agenda of their research interests within experience design, as well as beyond: Experience of City, Experience of Everyday, Experience of In-Out-Door, Experience of Learning, Experience of Lifestyle, Experience of Mountain and Water, Experience of Movement, Experience of Stories, and Experience of Time and Space. These categories reflect a wide range of Chang's research interests, which include architecture, landscape, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry, food, and clothing. The book also spotlights narratives and comments from famous architectural critics and industry experts, providing an enriching third-person perspective to complete the rich content of this work.