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Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspire rather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice.

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“..a handy on-site reference” (Building Engineer, June 2015)

“Parry’s enthusiasm for his subject gives the book an optimistic tone, and thus makes it quite an inspirational read for those interested in architecture” (futurecities.org.uk, August 2015)



Table of Contents

Introduction 008

Chapter 1: Pavement 013

Chapter 2: Horizon 048

Chapter 3: Simultaneity 078

Chapter 4: Kinetics 106

Chapter 5: Artifice 146

Select Bibliography 185

Index 187

Picture Credits 192

Context

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/05/2015
      ISBN13: 9781119952718, 978-1119952718
      ISBN10: 1119952719

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspire rather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highly engaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theory and practice.

      Trade Review

      “..a handy on-site reference” (Building Engineer, June 2015)

      “Parry’s enthusiasm for his subject gives the book an optimistic tone, and thus makes it quite an inspirational read for those interested in architecture” (futurecities.org.uk, August 2015)



      Table of Contents

      Introduction 008

      Chapter 1: Pavement 013

      Chapter 2: Horizon 048

      Chapter 3: Simultaneity 078

      Chapter 4: Kinetics 106

      Chapter 5: Artifice 146

      Select Bibliography 185

      Index 187

      Picture Credits 192

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