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Elements of architecture /

Elements of Architecture' focuses on the fragments of the rich and complex architectural collage. Window, facade, balcony, corridor, fireplace, stair, escalator, elevator: The book seeks to excavate the micro-narratives of building detail. The result is no single history, but rather the web of...

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Main Authors: Koolhaas, Rem
Group Author: James, Westcott, 1979; Stephan, Petermann; Davis, Ben, 1979; Tom, Avermaete; Bego, Rebecca; Shefelbine, Anna
Published: Taschen,
Publisher Address: Köln :
Publication Dates: 2018.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Architecture > Details
Architecture, Modern > 21st century > Exhibitions
Architecture, Modern > 20th century > Exhibitions
Summary: Elements of Architecture' focuses on the fragments of the rich and complex architectural collage. Window, facade, balcony, corridor, fireplace, stair, escalator, elevator: The book seeks to excavate the micro-narratives of building detail. The result is no single history, but rather the web of origins, contaminations, similarities, and differences in architectural evolution, including the influence of technological advances, climactic adaptation, political calculation, economic contexts, regulatory requirements, and new digital regimes.
Carrier Form: 1 volume (various pagings) ; illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9783836556149
3836556146
Index Number: NA687
CLC: TU22-28
Call Number: TU22-28/K828
Contents: "Floor, ceiling, roof, door, wall, stair, toilet, window, façade, balcony, corridor, fireplace, ramp, escalator, elevator" -- Cover.

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