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Ontology of Construction: On Nihilism of Technology and Theories of Modern Architecture (Caci) [Hardcover]

Gevork Hartoonian (Author), Kenneth Frampton (Foreword)

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Series: Caci | Publication Date: May 27, 1994
Ontology of Construction explores theories of construction in modern architecture, focusing on the relationship between nihilism of technology and architecture. The essays articulate the implications of technology in works by such architects as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies Van der Rohe. Hartoonian also examines Gottfried Semper's discourse on the tectonic and the relationship between architecture and other crafts. Emphasizing "fabrication" as a critical theme for contemporary architectural theory and practice, Ontology of Construction is a provocative contribution to the current debate in these areas.

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Ontology of Construction explores theories of construction in modern architecture, focusing on the relationship between nihilism of technology and architecture. The essays articulate the implications of technology in works by such architects as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies Van der Rohe. Hartoonian also examines Gottfried Semper's discourse on the tectonic and the relationship between architecture and other crafts. Emphasizing "fabrication" as a critical theme for contemporary architectural theory and practice, Ontology of Construction is a provocative contribution to the current debate in these areas.

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  • Hardcover: 140 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 27, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521454808
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521454803
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,434,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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