Packed with interviews and observations, the book features 17 stories written by historian Alison King, over 300 photographs of the firm's body of work and describes their signature design-build process and philosophies in vivid, accessible ...
It is from this foundation that we produce meaning, make sense of our surroundings, structure relationships and even frame more complex and abstract ideas. This is the start of architectural design.
The Loblolly House set on the shore of Chesapeake Bay among the loblolly pines, from which ittakes its name. © Peter Aaron/Esto. James and Stephen conceived the Loblolly House as assembled from elements not parts.
6 The prominent psychologist William Gibson came to a similar conclusion when he described the senses as “aggressive, seeking mechanisms and not merely as passive sensation receivers ... as active detecting systems constantly seeking ...
The long tradition of architecture in Virginia begins with the earliest structures at the Jamestown settlement in 1607, and continues today with some of the most advanced buildings yet completed...
In this volume, partners Brad Lynch and David Brininstool have selected twelve distinguished projects that represent the character of the practice, at once refined and forthright.
Eight practitioners from different countries show projects that illustrate their architectural stance and design method. The book focuses on the design process, getting the architects to talk about the issues and ideas behind their work.
Box believes that everyone should be involved in making architecture and has organized this book as a series of letters to friends and students about the process of creating architecture.
based on the courses taught in Iowa State University's Structures by Design (SxD) modules. This “think, make, and break + repeat” format encourages students to take a creative and evaluative approach to design— one that puts ...
This exhibition analyses the design processes of MIAS studio, founded by Josep Miàs in 2000.0The show proposes a route for the design process through seven concepts: Between lines, Everything could happen, Oniric spaces, Assemblage, ...
In World's Greatest Architect, William Mitchell offers a series of snapshots—short essays and analyses—that examine the systems of function and meaning currently operating in our buildings, cities, and global networks.