The Language of Architecture

Name: The Language of Architecture
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781592538584
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26 Principles Every Architect Should Know

By Andrea Simitch and Val Warke

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Summary

The Language of Architecture demystifies the fundamentals of architectural design by presenting its core elements as a language to be learned. Divided into twenty-six clear, accessible chapters, this visual guide explores the definitions, functions, and applications of key architectural principles through historical and contemporary perspectives. Aimed at both students and seasoned architects, it serves as an essential reference to inspire and reinforce the foundational knowledge necessary for creating enduring and meaningful designs beyond fleeting trends.
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Ideal for architecture students, educators, and professional architects seeking a reliable, visually rich reference to architectural fundamentals. Also valuable for anyone interested in the cultural and historical foundations of architectural design.

Examine the basic elements and principles of architectural design in this comprehensive reference that defines each of the basic elements. This must-have book enhances visual literacy, and inspires with dynamic and memorable visual references.

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Learning a new discipline is similar to learning a new language; in order to master the foundation of architecture, you must first master the basic building blocks of its language—the definitions, function, and usage. The Language of Architecture provides students and professional architects with the basic elements of architectural design, divided into twenty-six easy-to-comprehend chapters.

This visual reference includes an introductory, historical view of the elements, as well as an overview of how these elements can and have been used across multiple design disciplines. Whether you're new to the field or have been an architect for years, you'll want to flip through the pages of this book throughout your career and use it as the go-to reference for inspiration, ideas, and reminders of how a strong knowledge of the basics allows for meaningful, memorable, and beautiful fashions that extend beyond trends.

This comprehensive learning tool is the one book you'll want as a staple in your library.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Architecture Lab praises the book for its "good images and simple, clear writing," considering it essential for both students and professionals. Choice highlights the authors’ approachable yet erudite style, describing the book as a highly illustrated, insightful guide that compares architecture to "poetic language." The publication calls it "highly recommended" for its succinct, thought-provoking chapters that clarify complex ideas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592538584

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.

Illustration: 250 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Andrea Simitch Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Val Warke

About the Author

ANDREA SIMITCH is the Director of the Bachelor of Architecture program in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University. She teaches courses in architectural design, architectural representation and furniture design. She has also served as associate dean of AAP from 2002-03 and as Director of Undergraduate Studies from 2007-08. VALWARKE is an associate professor at Cornell University's Department of Architecture, where he has been a department chair, a director of graduate studies, and is currently the coordinator of the first year B.Arch. program. He has authored numerous essays on architectural design and theory and has co-authored (with Thom Mayne) the book Morphosis. He is a partner in Simitch + Warke Architecture. He received his BArch from Cornell University in 1976 and his MArch from Harvard University in 1978.