Rethinking Modernism for the Developing World: The Complete Architecture of Balkrishna Doshi - Softcover
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India is a nation with a rich, sophisticated culture, but also a country undergoing rapid modernization. In this dynamic context, the architecture of Balkrishna Doshi deploys the strengths of tradition and modernism in a powerful combination, infusing bold new forms with an intricate social, historical, and cultural awareness.
Doshi's concern for order, climatic responsiveness, materials, and cultural expression is primary; James Steele examines the full and extraordinary range of his ideas, which encompasses ancient Hindu geometry, contemporary town planning, village typologies, modular standardization, mysticism, and myth.
Photographs, plans, and drawings by the architect illustrate informed commentaries on Doshi's most notable projects to date. Some texts by Doshi, written to accompany his original concepts, are published here for the first time.
With a comprehensive illustrated chronology of all his work, this study is indispensable not only for anyone with an overall interest in contemporary architecture but also for those who have a particular concern for the evolution of traditional forms within a context of humane values.
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James Steele teaches at the School of Architecture, University of Southern California.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Trade PB. 4to. Published by Watson-Guptill, New York. 1998. 208 pgs. Illustrated. Wrappers lightly worn with some light shelf-wear to the extremities present. Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative and influential concepts, technologies, techniques and movements. Each idea is presented through interesting text and arresting visuals, and explores when the idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day. EB; 9.25 X 0.75 X 10.75 inches; 208 pages. Seller Inventory # 68358
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Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1998
ISBN 10: 0823002276
ISBN 13: 9780823002276
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Seller: Ethan Daniel Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Monograph on the work of the Indian architect. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs, plans and diagrams. Minor edge wear to covers. No marks, inscriptions or fading to inside pages. Not ex-library. Not a remainder. Binding is firm. 208 pages. s153. Seller Inventory # EDB05584
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Rethinking Modernism for the Developing World The Complete Architecture of Balkrishna Doshi
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ISBN 13: 9780823002276
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Laminated card covers and spine; the four front corners rubbed/bumped causing a curl to the corners of the first few pages. Contents clean and unmarked. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # X0700