Light

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By Ian Ritchie

Summary

Light by Ian Ritchie explores how architecture and design are transformed by the interplay of light, examining its impact on space and form. The book delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of incorporating light within the arts, offering insights from both historical and modern perspectives. Through a blend of theory and observation, it invites readers to reconsider how light influences their perception of architectural environments.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of architecture and art, as it explores how light plays an essential role in creating captivating spaces and experiences. With a blend of insight and inspiration, you might enjoy delving into the artistic and technical aspects of how light influences cultural and architectural landscapes.

Description

Light is the material of Architecture.

Ian Ritchie is one of the UK’s most visionary architects, remarkable for synthesising multiple creative disciplines to focus on the essence of his architectural projects. A poet and artist as well as an architect, Ritchie distils his ideas into verse and pithy aphorisms that probe the complexities of architectural commissions and the art of composition.

In this volume, Ritchie's aphorisms and musings revolve around the topic of light, a fundamental element in the way we perceive both the natural and the built world. They are accompanied by his calligraphic etchings and illustrations of the architecture that emerges from them.

This illuminating blend of poetry and design is a trove of inspiration for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of the creative process, offering a fresh perspective on the profound interplay between thought, practice, and the radiant world of light.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911397755

Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Unicorn Publishing Group

Illustration: 26 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Ian Ritchie Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Poetry

About the Author

Ian Ritchie leads ritchie*studio, one of the world’s most innovative and influential contemporary architectural practices, based in London. Ian is a Royal Academician and a member of the Akademie der Künste in Berlin. He is Honorary Visiting Professor of Architecture Liverpool University; Fellow of the Society of Façade Engineering and Emeritus Commissioner CABE. He has been adviser to the British Museum, The Ove Arup Foundation and the Centre for Urban Science and Progress NYU. He has chaired international juries including RIBA Stirling Prize, Czech Architecture Grand Prix and the Berlin Art Prize. As well as an architect, he is a writer, a poet, and his art is held in several international galleries and museums.