Ontology of Construction: On Nihilism of Technology and Theories of Modern Architecture [Paperback]

Gevork Hartoonian (Author), Kenneth Frampton (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 0521586453 | ISBN-13: 978-0521586450 | Publication Date: March 28, 1997

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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Book Description

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521586453
• ISBN-13: 978-0521586450
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,111,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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