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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781119952718
- Book Title
- Context : Architecture and the Genius of Place
- Book Series
- Architectural Design Primer Ser.
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 8.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Architecture
- Topic
- Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, General
- Item Weight
- 17.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1119952719
ISBN-13
9781119952718
eBay Product ID (ePID)
205759798
Product Key Features
Book Title
Context : Architecture and the Genius of Place
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Book Series
Architectural Design Primer Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-438234
Reviews
"..a handy on-site reference" (Building Engineer, June 2015) "Parry's enthusiasm for his subject gives the book an optimistic tone, and thus makes it quite an inspirational read for those interested in architecture" (futurecities.org.uk, August 2015)
Table Of Content
Introduction 008 Chapter 1: Pavement 013 Chapter 2: Horizon 048 Chapter 3: Simultaneity 078 Chapter 4: Kinetics 106 Chapter 5: Artifice 146 Select Bibliography 185 Index 187 Picture Credits 192
Synopsis
Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspire rather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice., How can a building's setting inform and inspire rather than limit architectural design? This book responds with a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice. Eric Parry, one of the UK's most respected architects whose work has been widely lauded for its innovative response to its setting addresses the contemporary definition of context and its importance for sustainable everyday living and urban design. Looking beyond the formal agenda to explore the fundamentals that give new social and cultural perspective to this vital point of departure for designers, this book turns the urban statistician's telescopic focus on global trends inside-out; in so doing, it provides valuable insights into the cultural and physical conditions that make archetypes like the Parisian café, the London high street, the Baltic city square and the Mumbai market part of the architect's lexicon. From the ground up from the pavements beneath our feet through to the horizon beyond and above us and the wider landscape context is explored at every level in all its manifestations. This book draws on the author's extensive experience within complex urban settings to show how the existing fabric and social conditions can provide an essential starting point for design, offering a framework for thinking about the relationship between architectural design and the cultural origins of place. Whereas existing city centres, particularly historic ones, are generally regarded as limiting to architectural creativity, context here is demonstrated to be a source of inspiration that can act as a significant catalyst for the revitalisation of urban areas internationally., Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspire rather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice. Eric Parry, one of the UK's most highly regarded architects -- whose work has been widely lauded for its innovative response to its setting -- addresses the contemporary definition of context and its importance for sustainable everyday living and urban design. Looking beyond the formal agenda to explore the fundamentals that give new social and cultural perspective to this vital point of departure for designers, this book turns the urban statistician's telescopic focus on global trends inside out for a better understanding of the cultural and physical conditions that make archetypes like the Parisian Caf , the London High Street, the Baltic City Square, and the Mumbai Market part of the architect's lexicon. From pavement to landscape, readers will examine how context must be taken into account at every stage in the design process. This book draws on the author's extensive experience within complex urban settings to show how the existing fabric and social conditions can provide an essential starting point for new design, offering a framework for thinking about design responses and their relationship to cultural origins of place. Discover the importance of orientation Develop a sequential understanding of urban space Hear the dialogue between parts within a whole Differentiate the uses of formal and informal Whereas existing urban settings, particularly historic city centers, are generally regarded as limiting to architectural creativity, this book presents context as grounds for inspiration rather than constraint. When used correctly, these techniques create the feeling that a new building has always been there, simply because it "fits". Context explains the methods behind brilliant architecture, helping designers create buildings that not only belong, but can provide a catalyst to urban life., Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspire rather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice. Eric Parry, one of the UK's most highly regarded architects -- whose work has been widely lauded for its innovative response to its setting -- addresses the contemporary definition of context and its importance for sustainable everyday living and urban design. Looking beyond the formal agenda to explore the fundamentals that give new social and cultural perspective to this vital point of departure for designers, this book turns the urban statistician's telescopic focus on global trends inside out for a better understanding of the cultural and physical conditions that make archetypes like the Parisian Café, the London High Street, the Baltic City Square, and the Mumbai Market part of the architect's lexicon. From pavement to landscape, readers will examine how context must be taken into account at every stage in the design process. This book draws on the author's extensive experience within complex urban settings to show how the existing fabric and social conditions can provide an essential starting point for new design, offering a framework for thinking about design responses and their relationship to cultural origins of place. Discover the importance of orientation Develop a sequential understanding of urban space Hear the dialogue between parts within a whole Differentiate the uses of formal and informal Whereas existing urban settings, particularly historic city centers, are generally regarded as limiting to architectural creativity, this book presents context as grounds for inspiration rather than constraint. When used correctly, these techniques create the feeling that a new building has always been there, simply because it "fits". Context explains the methods behind brilliant architecture, helping designers create buildings that not only belong, but can provide a catalyst to urban life.
LC Classification Number
NA2543.S6P37 2015
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