{"product_id":"25-concepts-in-modern-architecture-9781350055605","title":"25 Concepts in Modern Architecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to appeal to visual thinkers, \u003ci\u003e25 Concepts in Modern Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e explores the fundamental ideas behind architectural design, through easy-to-follow sketches, drawings and succinct explanations.Twenty-five concepts  each of which are key to architectural design thinking  are accessibly explained by examining twenty-five different masterworks of modern architecture. For example, the concept of movement' in architectural design is explained through a close look at a Le Corbusier building; transparency' is examined in Philip Johnson''s seminal \u003ci\u003eGlass House\u003c\/i\u003e; asymmetry' is understood through the work of Zaha Hadid  and so on, through twenty-five core concepts and twenty-five of the most significant buildings of the modern era.Taking a highly-visual approach, this simple yet visually-powerful guide is an essential companion in the design studio and to introductory courses in modern architecture, interior architecture, and interior design.  Understanding these concepts wi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Concepts is essential reading for students as well as anyone interested in understanding the development of design. It illuminates the importance of conceptual framework as the foundation of architecture and indeed any creative endeavor. * Calvin Tsao, Tsao \u0026amp; McKown Architects, Brooklyn, USA *\u003cbr\u003eTravis and Anderson have created an invaluable resource for understanding and interpreting modern architecture and its formal strategies. Pairing executed concepts and hand-drawn diagrams with design descriptions that are approachable and accessible, this book is ideal for architectural students, educators and enthusiasts. * Barbara Bestor, Fellow, American Institute of Architects, Bestor Architecture, Los Angeles, USA *\u003cbr\u003eThis book illustrates and analyzes universal design principles in a clear and systematic way. The selection of acclaimed modern structures reveals the historical and theoretical impact these buildings have had within the architectural field. * Michael C. Abrams, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Architecture, Planning, \u0026amp; Preservation, University of Maryland, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003e1. Rotating L-Shapes\u003c\/b\u003e Schindler Chace House, Rudolph Schindler 1922 \u003cb\u003e2. Manipulating Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e Bauhaus Master Houses, Walter Gropius 1926 \u003cb\u003e3. Sliding Planes\u003c\/b\u003e Barcelona Pavilion, Mies Van Der Rohe 1929 \u003cb\u003e4. Shifting Space\u003c\/b\u003e Lovell Beach House, Rudolph Schindler 1929 \u003cb\u003e5. Moving Perspectives\u003c\/b\u003e Villa Savoy, Le Corbusier 1931 \u003cb\u003e6. Compressing Horizontals\u003c\/b\u003e Jacobs House, Frank Lloyd Wright 1936 \u003cb\u003e7. Expanding Volumes\u003c\/b\u003e Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright 1937 \u003cb\u003e8. Extending Rectangles\u003c\/b\u003e Kaufmann House, Richard Neutra 1947 \u003cb\u003e9. Splitting Zones\u003c\/b\u003e Eames House, Charles and Ray Eames 1949 \u003cb\u003e10. Offsetting Interior\/Exterior\u003c\/b\u003e Glass House, Philip Johnson 1949 \u003cb\u003e11. Layering Planes\u003c\/b\u003e Farnsworth House, Mies Van Der Rohe 1951 \u003cb\u003e12. Undulating Forms\u003c\/b\u003e House of Canoas, Oscar Niemeyer 1951 \u003cb\u003e13. Manipulating Light\u003c\/b\u003e Ronchamp, Le Corbusier 1955 \u003cb\u003e14. Interlocking Cubes\u003c\/b\u003e Trenton Bath House, Louis Kahn 1955 \u003cb\u003e15. Connecting Forms\u003c\/b\u003e Miller House, Eero Saarinen 1957 \u003cb\u003e16. Lengthening Views\u003c\/b\u003e Stahl House, Pierre Koenig 1960 \u003cb\u003e17. Overlapping Circles\u003c\/b\u003e Pavilion for Pre-Columbian Art, Philip Johnson 1963 \u003cb\u003e18. Rotating Blocks\u003c\/b\u003e Fisher House, Louis Kahn 1967 \u003cb\u003e19. Embedding Components\u003c\/b\u003e Koshino House, Tadao Ando 1984 \u003cb\u003e20. Clustering Objects\u003c\/b\u003e Winton Guest House, Frank Gehry 1987 \u003cb\u003e21. Engaging Procession\u003c\/b\u003e Church on the Water, Tadao Ando 1988  \u003cb\u003e22. Lifting Elements\u003c\/b\u003e Maison Bordeaux, Rem Koolhaas 1998 \u003cb\u003e23. Branching Masses\u003c\/b\u003e Y House, Steven Holl 1999 \u003cb\u003e24. Stacking Shapes\u003c\/b\u003e Tokyo Apartment House, Sou Fujimoto 2006 \u003cb\u003e25. Nesting Rectangles\u003c\/b\u003e House N, Sou Fujimoto 2008   \u003cb\u003eBibliography Index\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738583347543,"sku":"9781350055605","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350055605.jpg?v=1720049550","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/25-concepts-in-modern-architecture-9781350055605","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}