Clear and accessible, "Analysing Architecture" opens a fresh way to understanding architecture. It 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 the world and many periods of architectural history (from prehistoric times to the recent past) to illustrate analytical themes and to show how drawing can be used to study architecture. Since its firstedition appeared in 1997, "Analysing Architecture" has established itself internationally as one of the key texts in architectural education. This third edition includes a new section discussing the ways analyzing examples cultivatesa capacity for design. Original chapters have been expanded, new case studiesadded, and the format rearranged for additional clarity. The bibliography of recommended supplementary reading has also been extended. In "Analysing Architecture", Simon Unwin clearly identifies the key elements of architecture and conceptual themes apparent in buildings and relevant to other works of architecture such as gardens and cities. 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 owncapacities for architectural design. It will also be of use to all those withan interest in the human occupation of and involvement with space - anthropologists, archaeologists, film-makers, installation artists, planners, urban designers, politicians. A companion website will be available. INDICE: Preface to the Third Edition. Introduction. How Analysis Helps Design. Architecture as Identification of Place. Basic Elements of Architecture.Modifying Elements of Architecture. Elements Doing More Than One Thing. UsingThings That Are There. Primitive Place Types. Architecture as Making Frames. Temples and Cottages. Geometries of Being. Ideal Geometry. Themes in Spatial Organisation 1. Space and Structure 2. Parallel Walls 3. Stratification 4. Transition, Hierarchy, Heart. Postscript. Case Studies Case Studies - Introduction. 1. Iron Age House 2. Royal Villa, Knossos 3. Llainfadyn 4. Il Tempietto 5. Fitzwilliam College Chapel 6. The Schminke House 7. The Vanna Venturi House 8. The Woodland Chapel 9. House VI 10. The Box. Bibliography. Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-415-48928-7
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 27/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés