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- 2012289301 abstract "This book explores 72 buildings from around the world and throughout history and enables readers to experience the projects through text, photos and drawings; the perfect introduction to reading architectural plans. Intended both as an introductory text for students and professionals in the field as well as an accessible read for the general public, Understanding Architecture addresses the basic principles of architecture. The volume is organized in 12 series of chapters based on a key architectural themes - including space, time, matter, gravity, light, silence, dwelling, ritual, memory, landscape, and place. Each chapter begins with an introductory essay, and includes a wide variety of historical examples from around the world, followed by in-depth analysis of 6 key buildings that further exemplify the theme of that chapter. By combining a broad historical sweep with a jargon-free architectural study of space and the direct experience of architecture, this volume is a unique introduction to the experience of architecture.".
- 2012289301 contributor B12489720.
- 2012289301 contributor B12489721.
- 2012289301 date "2012".
- 2012289301 description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- 2012289301 description "This book explores 72 buildings from around the world and throughout history and enables readers to experience the projects through text, photos and drawings; the perfect introduction to reading architectural plans. Intended both as an introductory text for students and professionals in the field as well as an accessible read for the general public, Understanding Architecture addresses the basic principles of architecture. The volume is organized in 12 series of chapters based on a key architectural themes - including space, time, matter, gravity, light, silence, dwelling, ritual, memory, landscape, and place. Each chapter begins with an introductory essay, and includes a wide variety of historical examples from around the world, followed by in-depth analysis of 6 key buildings that further exemplify the theme of that chapter. By combining a broad historical sweep with a jargon-free architectural study of space and the direct experience of architecture, this volume is a unique introduction to the experience of architecture.".
- 2012289301 extent "447 pages :".
- 2012289301 identifier "0714848093".
- 2012289301 identifier "9780714848099".
- 2012289301 issued "2012".
- 2012289301 language "eng".
- 2012289301 subject "720 23".
- 2012289301 subject "Architecture.".
- 2012289301 subject "NA2500 .M334 2012".
- 2012289301 title "Understanding architecture : a primer on architecture as experience / Robert McCarter, Juhani Pallasmaa.".
- 2012289301 type "text".