Architecture. Form, space, composition
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Francis D. K. Ching is a world-renowned architect, an honorary professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the author of books on architecture that have become classics and have been translated into many languages.
For over forty years, this beautifully illustrated book has been considered a classic in architecture and design publications. The enhanced fourth edition includes expanded sections on human movement in space, light, window openings, and much more. Additionally, it presents new information on the influence of the environment on construction principles and modern examples of spatial organization forms.
The book presents the key elements and principles of architectural design that have been applied throughout human history—historical examples that are timeless and transcendent of cultural boundaries. While the comparison of styles may sometimes seem inconsistent, the various examples are intentionally chosen to encourage the reader to see commonalities in seemingly dissimilar structures and to highlight differences that reflect the time and place of their construction.
The author vividly demonstrates how the fundamental elements of architecture are interconnected and passed down from one culture to another over centuries. By introducing the reader to the fundamental principles of architecture, the book prompts a critical examination of surrounding buildings, allowing one to see and understand the importance of space in architecture.
This visual guide will be useful for both students and practicing architects. It helps to understand the basics of architectural design and visually see how form and space come together in construction.
For over forty years, this beautifully illustrated book has been considered a classic in architecture and design publications. The enhanced fourth edition includes expanded sections on human movement in space, light, window openings, and much more. Additionally, it presents new information on the influence of the environment on construction principles and modern examples of spatial organization forms.
The book presents the key elements and principles of architectural design that have been applied throughout human history—historical examples that are timeless and transcendent of cultural boundaries. While the comparison of styles may sometimes seem inconsistent, the various examples are intentionally chosen to encourage the reader to see commonalities in seemingly dissimilar structures and to highlight differences that reflect the time and place of their construction.
The author vividly demonstrates how the fundamental elements of architecture are interconnected and passed down from one culture to another over centuries. By introducing the reader to the fundamental principles of architecture, the book prompts a critical examination of surrounding buildings, allowing one to see and understand the importance of space in architecture.
This visual guide will be useful for both students and practicing architects. It helps to understand the basics of architectural design and visually see how form and space come together in construction.
Author:
Author:Chin Francis D.K.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Computer & Technology
Dimensions:
Dimensions:24.5x20x2.9 cm
Series:
Series:Art. Gift encyclopedia
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-154921-3
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