{"title":"Alistair Fair","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlistair Fair's work offers a compelling exploration of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, blending insightful analysis with a keen eye for the intricate details that shape our creative world. His titles, such as \u003cstrong\u003eGeometry and Atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, invite readers to consider the subtle interplay between form and environment in artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections that traverse the boundaries of art, design, and their broader cultural contexts, making Fair’s books both intellectually stimulating and visually engaging. His writing is ideal for those who appreciate a nuanced approach to the arts, where atmosphere and structure collide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"geometry-and-atmosphere-by-c-alan-short-9781138110991","title":"Geometry and Atmosphere","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on detailed design, construction and financial histories of six prominent Performing Arts buildings with budgets ranging from £3.4 million to over £100 million, \u003cem\u003eGeometry and Atmosphere\u003c\/em\u003e presents unique and valuable insights into the complex process of building for the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach theatre project, from tailor-made spaces for avant-garde companies to iconic and innovative receiving houses, yields surprising and counter-intuitive findings. For each of the six projects, the authors have interviewed all those involved. Combining these interviews with exhaustive archival research, the authors then provide cross-case analysis, which is distilled into guidance for all stakeholders as they transform their initial vision into built reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, the book challenges the technical focus of existing design guides for the Performing Arts by suggesting that current practice in briefing and design does not serve the Arts community especially well. It shows that there is a need for an approach in which the focus is firmly rooted in the delivery of the driving artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being of interest to architects, urban designers and those involved in theatre studies, this book will be useful to other sectors where public money is spent on major building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605944582380,"sku":"9781138110991","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138110991-geometry-and-atmosphere.jpg?v=1778142262"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alistair-fair.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}