Architecture: Form, Space, and Order
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471286168 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mr. The result is a beautifully illustrated volume that embraces today's forms and looks at conventional models with a fresh perspective. Here, Ching examines every principal of architecture, juxtaposing images that span centuries and cross cultural boundaries to create a design vocabulary that is both elemental and timeless. . Ching has retained the style of his hand-lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form. K. This rich source of architec
Must have for architecture students This book is great for all levels architectural student. The historically notable architectural structures and basic architectural principles is a great method of incorporating history into a student's design education. The advanced student should always be able to find inspiration from this book if he/she reaches a standstill in the design process. It is very informative, easy to follow and will serve as a staple throughout your design career. It's starts off basic and progresses. The graphics, illustrations, and steps are easy to follow so that you can learn to improve your design technique.. Excellent primer J. Horst Those who have panned this book weren't looking for insight into the thought process of architectural design. This book is not a cookbook, but a primarily graphical introductory intended to start the architecture student thinking how architects think.I'm not technically an architecture student, but rather an architecture design "hobbyist". I found this book very useful as far as helping me to look at the design process in new ways, and to better understand the various historical (and contemporary) methods/techniques used to formulate architectural designs.This book is a textbook, not a 5 lb. coffee table glossy.. DJ said A heavy hitter if you're into architecture, this has. A heavy hitter if you're into architecture, this has a lot of fascinating information and detail in it. 5 star book on the subject of architecture for sure.
The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrelated and organized in the shaping of our environment, it has been refined to amplify and clarify concepts. Here, Ching examines every principal of architecture, juxtaposing images that span centuries and cross cultural boundaries to create a design vocabulary that is both elemental and timeless. Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form.. Mr. Ching has retained the style of his hand-lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. In addition, the Second Edition contains: * Numerous n
Francis D.K. He is also a professor of architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. . Mr. Ching is the author of some of the best-known books in the field of architecture, including Architectural Graphics, Building Construction Illustrated, Interior Design Illustrated, Drawing: A Creative P