Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and re-thinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 color photographs in this book put you in beachfront scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; you laze dreamily, poolside, in glamorous luxury hotels; and finally, you come face to face with the most innovative concepts in all of Asia.
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Philip Goad is Professor of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Building and
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Anoma Pieris is the co-author of Houses of the 21st Century.
Planning at the University of Melbourne.
Anoma Pieris is the co-author of Houses of the 21st Century.
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I'm an Architectural Designer that lives/works in Jamaica and Bermuda and I'm also a fan of modern/contemporary architecture. I own a number of books on the subject, but few tend to address basic climatic issues that we in the Tropics face (and rightly so, since they are about projects north of the tropics). I've just received the book from my freight forwarder and had a chance to browse thru it. It really looks interesting and certainly provides inspiration for projects that can be successfully executed in our hot, humid climate.
The inclusion of architectural drawings (Plans, Sections, Elevations) is also welcome - too many books on Architecture neglect this very important point. I think this may be the telling factor for deciding whether this is to be another one of my coffee-table books, or a serious informative reference for ideas and inspiration. For now, I'm leaning to the latter.
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Photographs by Patrick Bingham-Hall New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture reflects the excitement and dynamism of the emerging countries of the region. A sophisticated and globally aware generation of architects is redefining the design of private houses, public housing, public buildings and resort hotels. The pleasure and reward of designing in some of the worlds most exotic locations are tempered by the realities of architectural responsibility in some of the worlds largest and most congested cities. New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture features extended profiles of a selection of the regions most interesting and influential architects. All their recent significant projects are fully documented with plans, drawings, colour photographs and extensive text. Introductory essays by Philip Goad and Anoma Pieris provide a balanced and analytical over view of the extremes of practice which oscillate throughout tropical Asia. Essays and project descriptions on each of the eleven architectural practices are written by Philip Goad, Anoma Pieris and Amanda Achmadi. The featured architects represent the geographical and cultural scope of Tropical Asia - Rahul Mehrotra from India, Anura Ratnavibushana from Sri Lanka, Kanika R'Kul from Thailand, Kevin Low from Malaysia, Kerry Hill, WOHA, SCDA and W Architects from Singapore, Andra Matin Architect and Eko Prawoto from Indonesia and Cheong Yew Kuan from Bali.
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In the next decade, tropical Asia will not just dominate a large portion of the West's production of architecture in its capacity as a service provider1 but it will also consolidate its position as a centre in its own right. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tropical regionalism, tropical vernacular, circuit bungalow, tropical architecture, timber screens, fin walls, resort architecture, critical regionalism, climatic responses, contemporary vernacular, reinforced concrete frame Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kerry Hill, Rahul Mehrotra, Sri Lanka, Cheong Yew Kuan, Kuala Lumpur, Anura Ratnavibushana, Eko Prawoto, Kevin Low, Andra Matin Architect, New York, Southeast Asia, Lincoln Modern, Begawan Giri, Geoffrey Bawa, National University of Singapore, Sonar Bangla, Mok Wei Wei, Moulmein Rise, Ogilvie House, Singapore Architect, Architectural Review, Charles Correa, Santo House, World Architecture, Andrew Road House New!
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In the next decade, tropical Asia will not just dominate a large portion of the West's production of architecture in its capacity as a service provider1 but it will also consolidate its position as a centre in its own right. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tropical regionalism, tropical vernacular, circuit bungalow, tropical architecture, timber screens, fin walls, resort architecture, critical regionalism, climatic responses, contemporary vernacular, reinforced concrete frame Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kerry Hill, Rahul Mehrotra, Sri Lanka, Cheong Yew Kuan, Kuala Lumpur, Anura Ratnavibushana, Eko Prawoto, Kevin Low, Andra Matin Architect, New York, Southeast Asia, Lincoln Modern, Begawan Giri, Geoffrey Bawa, National University of Singapore, Sonar Bangla, Mok Wei Wei, Moulmein Rise, Ogilvie House, Singapore Architect, Architectural Review, Charles Correa, Santo House, World Architecture, Andrew Road House New!
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- Geoffrey Bawa by Brian Brace Taylor on page 12, and page 19
- Critical Regionalism: Architecture and Identity in a Globalised World (Architecture in Focus) by Liane Lefaivre on page 10, and page 30
- Design With Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism by Victor Olgyay on page 10
- Charles Correa by Kenneth Frampton on page 29
- A New China (Two Vol. Set) by Chih-p'ing Chou on page 60
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- On Distant Shores: Colonial Houses Around the World by Ovidio Guaita in Back Matter
- The Philippines: Islands of Enchantment by Alfred A. Yuson in Back Matter
- Terrestrial Paradise by Ovidio Guaita in Back Matter
- Food of the Philippines (Food of the World Cookbooks) by Reynaldo G. Alejandro on page 19
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