Introducing architectural tectonics : Exploring the intersection of design and construction

Author

• Schwartz, Chad

Additional Author(s)

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Publisher

New York: Routledge, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781317564058

Series

Subject(s)

• ARCHITECTURE--PHILOSOPHY

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Abstract

Introducing Architectural Tectonics is an exploration of the poetics of construction. Tectonic theory is an integrative philosophy examining the relationships formed between design, construction, and space while creating or experiencing a work of architecture. In this text, author Chad Schwartz presents an introductory investigation into tectonic theory, subdividing it into distinct concepts in order to make it accessible to beginning and advanced students alike.

The book centers on the tectonic analysis of twenty contemporary works of architecture located in eleven countries including Germany, Italy, United States, Chile, Japan, Bangladesh, Spain, and Australia and designed by such notable architects as Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Kengo Kuma, Olson Kundig, and Peter Zumthor. Although similarities do exist between the projects, their distinctly different characteristics – location and climate, context, size, program, construction methods – and range of interpretations of tectonic expression provide the most significant lessons of the book, helping you to understand tectonic theory. Written in clear, accessible language, these investigations examine the poetic creation of architecture, showing you lessons and concepts that you can integrate into your own work, whether studying in a university classroom or practicing in a professional office.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (422 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Foreword by Edward R. Ford.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction. Investigating the Tectonic.
1. Loblolly House
2. Swiss Sound Box
3. Thorncrown Chapel
4. Government Canyon Visitor Center
5. Peninsula House
6. Prayer Pavilion of Light
7. GC Prostho Museum Research Center
8. Parrish Art Museum
9. Center of Gravity Foundation Hall
10. Chapel of Reconciliation
11. Porciuncula La Milagrosa Chapel
12. Arabian Library
13. METI Handmade School
14. Brain Studio
15. Chapel del Retiro
16. Lanxi Curtilage Building
17. Punta della Dogana
18. National Museum of Roman Art
19. Bruder Klaus Field Chapel
20. Casa Tolo Afterword.
Glossary.
Reference List.
Project Credits.
Figure Credits.
Index

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