Primer - Softcover

Cook, Sir Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854903888 ISBN 13: 9781854903884

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1995

Synopsis

This book offers new, varied and stimulating accounts of the architect′s work. A fresh reappraisal of Schindler′s thoughts and unique spatial theories is revealed in analytical drawings by the architect. An exact contemporarary of Le Corbusier and one–time employee of Frank Lloyd Wright, R.M. Schindler was architect of, amongst much else of note, the Lovell Beach House in California, widely acclaimed to be one of the key modernist buildings of the 1920s. Selected writings by the architect, as well as plans, line drawings and photographs of built work, map out clearly his views on architecture and design to serve human needs, and display his influence on Modern architecture.

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Synopsis

This text highlights the various challenges faced by an architect in the modern climate. The author dissects the buildings into individual elements, such as staircases, entrance halls and living areas, and describes the design concept of each subject in detail. He then goes on to discuss the wider implications of design and its theory, enabling the reader to develop an understanding of the whole project by a knowledge of its parts. Numerous examples from architects such as Lebbeus Woods, Itsuko Hasegawa and Eric Owen Moss are provided.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854903888
• ISBN 13: 9781854903884
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1