Basics Architecture 02: Construction & Materiality / Edition 1

by Lorraine Farrelly

Overview

Basics Architecture 02: Construction & Materiality is an in-depth exploration of the key materials used in modern architecture. The book covers materials including stone and brick, concrete, timber, glass, steel and composites. It examines their history, development and practical application in contemporary architecture.

Discussion is supported by a variety of case studies and examples of work taken from the best of contemporary architecture, as well as practical student exercises and resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782940373833
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/01/2008
Series:	Basics Architecture , #2
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Lorraine Farrelly co-ordinates architecture and interior design courses at the University of Portsmouth. She has lectured and taught at universities around the world, and presented her research on architecture and the European city at conferences internationally. She has written several books and articles about contemporary architecture and interior design.

Table of Contents

Introduction. How to get the most out of this book. Brick and stone: Timeline: brick and stone; Origins and chronology; Cultural and material context; Application; Grand master: Antonio Gaudi; Woolf Architects: Brick Leaf House; Eric Parry Architects: 30 Finsbury Square. Concrete: Timeline: Concrete; Origins and chronology; Cultural and material context; Application; Grand master: Tadao Ando; Zaha Hadid: The Central Building; Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank: Baumschulenweg Crematorium. Timber: Timeline: Timber; Origins and chronology; Cultural and material context; Application; Grand master: Edward Cullinan; Sean Godsell: The Carter/Tucker House; Glenn Howells Architects: The Savill Building. Glass and steel: Timeline: Glass and steel; Origins and chronology; Cultural and material context; Application; Grand master: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; Foster + Partners: The McLaren Technology Centre; Grimshaw Architects: Fundacion Caixa Galicia. Composite materials: Timeline: Composite materials; Origins and chronology; Cultural and material context; Application; Grand master: Charles Eames; Stanton Williams Architects: House of Fraser, Bristol; dRMM: The Kingsdale School. Innovation, sustainability and the future: Directions; Innovation; Sustainability; The future. Conclusion. Samples panel. Glossary and picture credits. Acknowledgements.

Editorial Reviews

Inspiring, well illustrated and relevant to the academic curricula.” —Boris Ceranic, University of Derby, UK

“Visually exciting, easy to navigate and includes architects and architecture of great significance.” —Anna Downs, Peterborough Regional College, UK

“An excellent book for providing a quick overview of a range of materials and their potential applications.” —Damian Madigan, University of South Australia, Australia

“It makes an admirable 'primer' to architecture generally. The text is well conceived, relevant and timely. It is very accessible and clear.” —Christopher Platt, University of Strathclyde, UK

“Good professional knowledge in an accessible format. I like the ethical questions added at the end.” —Stephanie Wooster, University of the West of England, UK

“An excellent collection of case studies.” —Paola Michialino

“Well written and documented.” —Gene Hutchinson, Savannah College of Art and Design, USA

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