{"title":"Aidan Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003eAidan Walker’s works offer a thoughtful exploration of the intersections between design, function, and form, particularly within the realm of architecture and interiors. Readers can expect insightful analyses that reveal how furniture shapes and complements architectural spaces, enriching the dialogue between objects and their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category, Walker’s books appeal to those fascinated by the creative process and the subtle craftsmanship behind everyday objects. His writing invites a deeper appreciation of how design influences our experience of space and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"furniture-in-architecture-by-aidan-walker-9780500022542","title":"Furniture in Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuke Hughes \u0026amp; Company's enduring and meticulously engineered furniture, an eloquent response both to the architecture it inhabits and to the true Arts and Crafts spirit, has been placed at the forefront of the 'craft-led renaissance in British manufacturing.' Flexible in use, commercially viable and environmentally sustainable, the work furnishes many of the world's most distinguished buildings, from Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and most of the Oxford and Cambridge University colleges to the Keystone Academy in Beijing and one of New York City's most vibrant synagogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough an introduction to the studio and 25 case studies, \u003ci\u003eFurniture in Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e explores the company's place in the Arts and Crafts tradition and examines the philosophy and work of founder Luke Hughes. Aidan Walker sheds light on how the studio balances modern manufacturing technologies with abiding craft values, rendering the small furniture workshop a relevant and profitable proposition even when fulfilling large-scale commissions. This fascinating survey defines the elements of successful design and addresses the meaning of craft and craftsmanship in the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424182550764,"sku":"9780500022542","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500022542.jpg?v=1774768981"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aidan-walker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}