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Conceptual Architecture [Hardcover]

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Publication Date: February 10, 2010

As Sanford Kwinter once said, "Concepts are the architecture of hope." In the modern world, conceptual architecture has only become possible due to modern man's increasing tendency towards individualisation. Concepts, in contrast to theories, do not demand absoluteness or intellectual consensus, but rather allow for a playful and singular approach to designing and building. The works featured in Conceptual Architecture possess sensual and atmospheric qualities that can be attributed to a delicate handling of materials and details. Unlike much conceptual architecture, most of the projects in this book have been realized, a testament to the advances in construction techniques and materials that have enabled these high-concept projects to come to fruition. The book is divided into seven sections: Public, Residential, Corporate, Educational, Mixed-use, Religious and Business.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } As Sanford Kwinter once said, "Concepts are the architecture of hope." In the modern world, conceptual architecture has only become possible due to modern man's increasing tendency towards individualisation. Concepts, in contrast to theories, do not demand absoluteness or intellectual consensus, but rather allow for a playful and singular approach to designing and building. The works featured in Conceptual Architecture possess sensual and atmospheric qualities that can be attributed to a delicate handling of materials and details. Unlike much conceptual architecture, most of the projects in this book have been realized, a testament to the advances in construction techniques and materials that have enabled these high-concept projects to come to fruition. The book is divided into seven sections: Public, Residential, Corporate, Educational, Mixed-use, Religious and Business.

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Hardcover: 271 pages
Publisher: Gingko Press (February 10, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584233834
ISBN-13: 978-1584233831
Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.9 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,578,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Contemporary architecture designed with concepts easy to understand. July 8, 2010

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The book is divided by building function into 7 sections; residential, corporate, educational, mixed-use, religious and retail. Each project shown comes with a brief description that includes its concept, design, planning, and program. Also each project has between 5 - 10 photographs, from the site, fachades, details, structures, users, and a drawing of a section or an elevation. Some projects show conceptual sketches and renders. The front cover is a nice grey photograph with aluminum type blue letters, hard cover.Recommended to students and professionals. Worth the price.

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