Architectural Thought: The Design Process and the Expectant Eye - Softcover

Brawne, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750658517 ISBN 13: 9780750658515

Publisher: Architectural Press, 2003

Synopsis

An introduction to architectural thought, this text is a thorough and accessible discussion in search of the principles of the design process. Documenting the non-verbal processes and decisions that architects and designers make is a difficult task, but one that is important when trying to understand the development of architectural design through the ages. Michael Brawne uses his experience as a practicing architect, academic and educator to provide an overview of the subject. By looking at the practices and buildings of architects past and present, he incorporates history and philosophy in the search for a theory of design. This book provides a well-rounded look at the development of architectural thought. Written at a level that is accessible for professionals and students, this book illustrates how the design process has developed from antiquity to the present day.

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About the Author

Michael Brawne was a highly respected architect, academic and educator. Educated at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he worked in the office of Sir Denys Lasdun before setting up his own practice. Much of his long design and writing career focused on museums and libraries; Michael was the architect of the National Library of Sri Lanka in Colombo and has designed major art exhibitions in London at the Tate Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Haywood Gallery. He taught at the University of Cambridge and was Professor of Architecture at the University of Bath for 12 years. He has also been Aga Khan Visiting Professor at MIT.

Edition details

• Publisher: Architectural Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750658517
• ISBN 13: 9780750658515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192