Analysing Architecture; Author: Unwin, Simon; Paperback

Author: Unwin, Simon
Paperback; 53 Figures
208 pages
Published: May 1997
Taylor & Francis Books Ltd
ISBN: 0415144787
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Analysing Architecture is a unique notebook of architectural strategies which presents an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's original drawings, examples are drawn from across architectural history -- from prehistoric and primitive places, to temples, cottages and late 20th century structures -- which illustrate various themes and show how drawing can be used as an analytical tool. The book takes the form of, and encourages the use of, a notebook of architectural ideas and sketches, both breaking down and fully illustrating the vocabulary of architecture.Showing the interaction of people and the world around them as represented in the buildings, Analysing Architecture offers a greaterOffers an introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. The examples in the text are drawn from across architectural history - from prehistoric primitive places, to temples, cottages and late 20th-century structures - to illustrate a number of themes.