Catalytic Formations: Architecture and Digital Design - Hardcover

Rahim, Ali

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415390877 ISBN 13: 9780415390873

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2005

Synopsis

At the dawn of the twenty-first century, digital technologies have enabled new techniques for the development of architecture. In Catalytic Formations, Ali Rahim suggests that these digital design techniques have the potential to affect the wider cultural landscape in profound ways. Digital technologies allow architecture to engage in a feedback loop with its context -- to absorb influences and produce concrete effects on its users. This book offers both a philosophy and specific techniques for how architects can catalyze cultural advancements. Also included are provocative examples from Rahim’s work at Contemporary Architecture Practice and projects by Zaha Hadid, Greg Lynn, FORM, and other cutting edge architects.

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Synopsis

At the dawn of the 21st century, digital technologies have enabled new techniques for the development of architecture. In "Catalytic Formations: Architecture and Digital Design", Ali Rahim suggests that these digital design techniques have the potential to affect the wider cultural landscape in profound ways. Digital technologies allow architecture to engage in a feedback loop with its context - to absorb influences and produce concrete effects on its users. This book offers both a philosophy and specific techniques for how architects can catalyze cultural advancements. Also included are provocative examples from Rahim's work at Contemporary Architecture Practice and projects by Zaha Hadid, Greg Lynn FORM, and other cutting edge architects.

About the Author

University of Pennsylvania, School of Design

Edition details

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0415390877
• ISBN 13: 9780415390873
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232