THE LANGUAGE OF SPACE

This unique guide provides a systematic overview of the idea of architectural space. Bryan Lawson provides an ideal introduction to the topic, breaking down the complex and abstract terms used by many design theoreticians when writing about architectural space. Instead, our everyday knowledge is re...

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Main Author: Lawson, Bryan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford Boston Architectural Press 2001
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Summary:This unique guide provides a systematic overview of the idea of architectural space. Bryan Lawson provides an ideal introduction to the topic, breaking down the complex and abstract terms used by many design theoreticians when writing about architectural space. Instead, our everyday knowledge is reintroduced to the language of design. Design values of 'space' are challenged and informed to stimulate a new theoretical and practical approach to design. This book views architectural and urban spaces as psychological, social and partly cultural phenomena. They accommodate, separate, structure, facilitate, heighten and even celebrate human spatial behaviour.
Physical Description:v, 263 pages illustration 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-254) and index
ISBN:9780750652469
0750652462