After a century largely dominated by discussions of space and form there is now renewed interest in the material aspects of architecture. Backlashing against the digital and virtual wave, there is a fresh emphasis on the material qualities of buildings while, ironically, it is the information technologies that allow the architect direct control over what happens on the building site once more. The early chapters of the book survey the field historically and explore the theory of materials and form. These are followed by seven thematic chapters and a well-illustrated discussion of the future of materials with examples chosen from contemporary architecture. The book aims to excite students, and architects to take more interest in this often neglected aspect of architecture. It counters the tendency to think of materials as a 'technical' issue by addressing the subject historically and critically, linking cultural ideas to technical means.

Materials, Form and Architecture

Engineering & Transportation

RICHARD WESTON

Engineering

Laurence King Publishing

The House in the Twentieth Century

The design of the house has been a source of endless experimentation and innovation for modern architects, a means to try out new theories, styles, forms and materials. This volume gives a detailed, comprehensive treatment of the history of the modern house, covering all the key examples together with many others that are less well known but equally important. Chapters are arranged thematically and it is through these themes that the author tells the story of innovative domestic architecture from the Arts and Crafts period in the late 19th century up to the beginning of the 21st century. Each chapter covers a wide range of houses, while key examples are examined in greater depth. As well as providing a formal analysis of the buildings, Weston considers how the designs of houses both reflect and influence changing lifestyles.

Arts & Photography

Architecture

LAURENCE KING

Schools of thought: Hampshire architecture 1974 - 1991

Hampshire County Council

<p>Wonderful, large book on the architect of the Sydney Opera House</p>

Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture

Edition Blondal

<p>This book series compile 5 emblematic projects by Jørn Utzon. They thoroughly describe his working process, from the original ideas and references to the definite construction plans and building pictures. They constitute the most important collection of Utzon's architecture to be published until today. The architect himself was involved in the making of these books, providing and selecting its content and supervising the edition. Alongside, some major experts in his work co-edited each volume: Richard Weston, John Pardey or Mogens Prip-Buus. These books are beautifully crafted, precious objects. They are rare and will, unfortunately, not be re-edited.</p>

VERSAINSECT ouses: Jorn Utzon Logbook: v. I

Mogens Prip-Buus

Edition Blondal,Denmark

A casa no século vinte

Editorial Blau

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