Architecture Of Distinction

Author : Ashraf M. Salama,Marwa M. El-Ashmouni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351057479

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Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies by Ashraf M. Salama,Marwa M. El-Ashmouni Pdf

This book discusses architectural excellence in Islamic societies drawing on textual and visual materials, from the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT, developed over more than three decades. At the core of the discussion are the efforts, processes, and outcomes of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA). The AKAA recognises excellence in architectural and urban interventions within cities and settlements in the Islamic world which are continuously challenged by dramatic changes in economies, societies, political systems, decision-making, and environmental requirements. Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies responds to the recurring question about the need for architectural awards, arguing that they are critical to validating the achievements of professional architects while making their contributions more widely acknowledged by the public. Through analysis and critique of over sixty awarded and shortlisted projects from over thirty-five countries, this book provides an expansive look at the history of the AKAA through a series of narratives on the enduring values of architecture, architectural and urban conservation, built environment sustainability, and architectural pluralism and multiple modernities. Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies will appeal to professionals and academics, researchers, and upper-level students in architectural history and theory and built environment related fields.

Author : Garry Stevens
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262692783

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The Favored Circle by Garry Stevens Pdf

A look at the field of architecture written by an outsider who demystifies the mechanics of fame and fortune. The popular view of architecture focuses on individual creative geniuses, those who have designed the most "significant" works. According to Garry Stevens, however, successful architects owe their success not so much to genius as to social background and a host of other factors that have very little to do with native talent. To concentrate only on the profession of architecture is to ignore the much larger field of architecture, which structures the entire social universe of the architect and of which architects are only one part. This book critically surveys that field, exposing many myths and debunking a number of heroes in the process. Using the conceptual apparatus of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, Stevens describes the field of architecture on two levels. First, he provides a detailed account of the field as it is at any given point in time, describing the different components and their relationships. Second, he analyzes the dynamics of the field through time, from the Renaissance to the present. He discusses the system of architectural education, as well as everyday aspects such as the competition for reputation. He concludes that throughout history, the most eminent architects have been connected to each other by master-pupil and collegiate relations. These networks, which still exist, provide a mechanism for architectural influence that runs parallel to that of the university-based schools.

Author : Barbara Arciszewska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415451825

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Architecture of Distinction by Barbara Arciszewska Pdf

Redefining the significance of Palladianism as one of the central discourses of eighteenth-century English culture, this book reveals the interdependence between English and Continental architecture and culture in the eighteenth century. Looking at the dissemination of Palladianism across social boundaries and exploring mass-produced publications, this book presents the Palladian revival as one of the most interesting sites of negotiation between the diverse ideological agendas of the expanding art public. Bridging architectural history and cultural studies, it will address issues of interest to historians of culture, sociology, and gender as well as architectural and art historians.

Author : Arciszewska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415451833

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Architecture of Distinction by Arciszewska Pdf

Redefining the significance of Palladianism as one of the central discourses of eighteenth-century English culture, this book reveals the interdependence between English and Continental architecture and culture in the eighteenth century. Looking at the dissemination of Palladianism across social boundaries and exploring mass-produced publications, this book presents the Palladian revival as one of the most interesting sites of negotiation between the diverse ideological agendas of the expanding art public. Bridging architectural history and cultural studies, it will address issues of interest to historians of culture, sociology, and gender as well as architectural and art historians.

Author : Architects' Small House Service Bureau of the United States
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : UOM:39015012218650

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Small Homes of Architectural Distinction by Architects' Small House Service Bureau of the United States Pdf

Author : Rob Imrie,Emma Street
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781444393149

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Architectural Design and Regulation by Rob Imrie,Emma Street Pdf

From the earliest periods of architecture and building, architects’ actions have been conditioned by rules, regulations, standards, and governance practices. These range from socio-cultural and religious codes seeking to influence the formal structure of settlement patterns, to prescriptive building regulations specifying detailed elements of design in relation to the safety of building structures. In Architectural Design and Regulation the authors argue that the rule and regulatory basis of architecture is part of a broader field of socio-institutional and political interventions in the design and development process that serve to delimit, and define, the scope of the activities of architects. The book explores how the practices of architects are embedded in complex systems of rules and regulations. The authors develop the understanding that the rules and regulations of building form and performance ought not to be counterpoised as external to creative processes and practices, but as integral to the creation of well-designed places. The contribution of Architectural Design and Regulation is to show that far from the rule and regulatory basis of architecture undermining the capacities of architects to design, they are the basis for new and challenging activities that open up possibilities for reinventing the actions of architects.

Author : Pope & Cottle Co
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014848385

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Buildings of Distinction by Pope & Cottle Co Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Khoa Vu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1714753867

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Grayscale by Khoa Vu Pdf

This book is an artifact and journal of Khoa Vu's personal work on Grayscale, a master of architecture thesis completed at Harvard Graduate School of Design in Spring 2019, advised by professor Preston Scott Cohen.The book is 264 pages in total and structured in three parts. Chapter I is a comprehensive journal of thoughts, sketches, photographs, and artifacts gathered within Khoa Vu's one year of travel research and study abroad. It is an ongoing developing framework that he is interested in within the field of architecture. Chapter II is the application of the framework to the actual design intervention: his master's thesis at Harvard Graduate School of Design in Spring 2019. Chapter III is a conversation between Khoa Vu and Samantha Vasseur (Harvard GSD, MArch 20',MDes 21'), after the thesis was completed. The conversation discusses about different readings and observations of the project as well as new possibilities to extend the investigation in the future.

Author : Ashraf M Salama,Marwa M El-Ashmouni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367519585

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Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies by Ashraf M Salama,Marwa M El-Ashmouni Pdf

This book discusses architectural excellence in Islamic societies drawing on textual and visual materials, from the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT, developed over more than three decades. At the core of the discussion are the efforts, processes, and outcomes of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA). The AKAA recognises excellence in architectural and urban interventions within cities and settlements in the Islamic world which are continuously challenged by dramatic changes in economies, societies, political systems, decision-making, and environmental requirements. Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies responds to the recurring question about the need for architectural awards, arguing that they are critical to validating the achievements of professional architects while making their contributions more widely acknowledged by the public. Through analysis and critique of over sixty awarded and shortlisted projects from over thirty-five countries, this book provides an expansive look at the history of the AKAA through a series of narratives on the enduring values of architecture, architectural and urban conservation, built environment sustainability, and architectural pluralism and multiple modernities. Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies will appeal to professionals and academics, researchers, and upper-level students in architectural history and theory and built environment related fields.

Author : Dinyar S. Wadia,The Images Publishing Group
Publisher : Images Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781864702330

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New Classicists by Dinyar S. Wadia,The Images Publishing Group Pdf

This latest volume in the "New Classicists" series offers an enticing glimpse of the exquisite work of Dinyar Wadia. While remaining loyal to traditional classical design, Wadia's finely detailed residences display a remarkable versatility and adaptability within the classical language of architecture. His work is characterised by a passion for excellent detailing, use of fine material and exceptional workmanship, always emphasizing the integral relationship between the home and its surrounding landscape. As revealed in the breathtaking array of homes featured in this volume, each residence is distinctive for its refined elegance and seamless incorporation into the landscape. It includes a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, and an introduction by Paul Gunther, President of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America. Colour illustrations

Author : Jan Bosch,Morven Gentleman,Christine Hofmeister,Juha Kuusela
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780387356075

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Software Architecture: System Design, Development and Maintenance by Jan Bosch,Morven Gentleman,Christine Hofmeister,Juha Kuusela Pdf

For more and more systems, software has moved from a peripheral to a central role, replacing mechanical parts and hardware and giving the product a competitive edge. Consequences of this trend are an increase in: the size of software systems, the variability in software artifacts, and the importance of software in achieving the system-level properties. Software architecture provides the necessary abstractions for managing the resulting complexity. We here introduce the Third Working IEEFlIFIP Conference on Software Architecture, WICSA3. That it is already the third such conference is in itself a clear indication that software architecture continues to be an important topic in industrial software development and in software engineering research. However, becoming an established field does not mean that software architecture provides less opportunity for innovation and new directions. On the contrary, one can identify a number of interesting trends within software architecture research. The first trend is that the role of the software architecture in all phases of software development is more explicitly recognized. Whereas initially software architecture was primarily associated with the architecture design phase, we now see that the software architecture is treated explicitly during development, product derivation in software product lines, at run-time, and during system evolution. Software architecture as an artifact has been decoupled from a particular lifecycle phase.

Author : Taner Oc,Steve Tiesdell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136350412

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Urban Design: Ornament and Decoration by Taner Oc,Steve Tiesdell Pdf

'Urban Design: Ornament and Decoration' focuses on decorating the city and how ornament has been used to bring delight to the urban scene. The authors show how the pattern and distribution of street and square and other major elements in the city can be enhanced by the judicious use of decorative surface treatment and by the careful placing of hard and soft landscape features. This second edition, updated by Cliff Moughtin and now available in paperback, includes a new chapter on mud architecture. Case studies of city decoration are also outlined to bring together the ideas discussed and to show how ornament and decoration can be used to emphasize the five components of city form: the path, the node, the edge, the landmark and the district.

Author : Elizabeth Meredith Dowling
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0764318950

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Timeless Architecture by Elizabeth Meredith Dowling Pdf

This book is an excellent 101 course in historic design for todays home, taught by a professor of architecture, and illustrated with more than 400 color images. This book answers the need of patrons, professionals, and the merely inquisitive to reconsider the tenets of classical or traditional design that were universally followed for more than twenty-five centuries. The work is divided along the lines of historical styles that inspired each project, including Eighteenth Century American Colonial, Georgian and Federal, Arts and Crafts, American Beaux-Arts, Philadelphia Style, American Eclectic, and Italian Influence. A tour of the twentieth-first century home includes kitchens and keeping rooms, bath suites, pools, outdoor rooms and gardens, wine cellars, bars, and entertainment rooms.

Author : Francis D. K. Ching,James F. Eckler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118142066

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Introduction to Architecture by Francis D. K. Ching,James F. Eckler Pdf

A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture. The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included. Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout Professor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation For those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing, Introduction to Architecture presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject.

Author : Marwa M. El-Ashmouni,Ashraf M. Salama
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000617641

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Influence and Resistance in Post-Independence Egyptian Architecture by Marwa M. El-Ashmouni,Ashraf M. Salama Pdf

This book is an effort towards an in-depth understanding of the architectural discourse in Egypt developed over more than eight decades. It offers a distinctive theoretical interpretation of the forces shaping the kaleidoscopic shifts in Egyptian architecture through the analysis of the micro space of architectural representation of twentieth century Egyptian architecture. Predicated on historical contextualization, theoretical integration, and global conceptualization, Edward Said’s analytical method of contrapuntal reading and the spatial discourse analysis posited by C. Greig Crysler are lucidly assimilated to generate insights into various voices within the architectural discourse in Egypt. The analysis and critique of two important professional magazines, al-‘Imarah (1939–1959) and ‘Alam al-Bena’a (1980–2000), which shaped the collective psyche of both the academic and professional communities in Egypt and the wider region, coupled with the exploration of two other short-lived magazines, M‘imaryah (1982–1989) Medina (1998–2002), and other less-influential professional magazines, discloses the structure of attitude and reference or the exclusions and inclusions that defined the boundaries of the space of the discourse. Influence and Resistance in Post-Independence Egyptian Architecture paves the way to genuinely debate a yet to mature twenty-first century’s architectural discourse in Egypt. This book is a key resource for architects, architectural historians, and critical theorists and will appeal to academics and to both graduate and advanced undergraduate students in architectural history and theory and Middle East and Global South studies.