Theory of Architecture

This book brings to light central topics that are neglected in current histories and theories of architecture and urbanism. It traces two models for the practice of architecture. One follows the ancient model in which the architect renders his service to serve the interests of others; it survives an..

This book stresses the importance of restoring traditional practices so that we can build beautiful and sustainable cities and districts that will assist citizens in living abundantly and well...

For the first time, this book defines how social participation can be incorporated into architecture in a successful and practical manner, which will better serve both architecture and society. _x000D_ International cases and past experiences are looked at to analyse what lessons have been learnt, p..

Completed in 2000, 9/10 Stock Orchard Street has resisted categorization and this has continued to challenge critics and observers. With contributions from well-known writers in the field, this book responds to the debate, reflecting positively and negatively on what the buildings represent and how ..

This book pursues a new architecture for colonised Indigenous cultures that moves beyond this quandary, and takes the politics of recognition to its heart...

This book pursues a new architecture for colonised Indigenous cultures that moves beyond this quandary, and takes the politics of recognition to its heart...

This book examines the role of atmospheres in daily life, and defines their main characteristics. Outlining the typical phenomenological situations in which we experience atmospheres, it assesses their impact on contemporary aesthetics. It puts forward a philosophical approach which systematises a c..

Looking at the status and meaning of Bauhaus objects in relation to the school’s history, this book features contributions from some of the most brilliant scholars writing in the field today. It offers an entirely new treatment of the Bauhaus school and through a strong thematic structure, the quest..

A concise, coherent account of the relevance of Walter Benjamin’s writings to architects, considering figures of modern art and architecture in detail, and locating Benjamin’s critical work within the context of contemporary architecture and urbanism...

A concise, coherent account of the relevance of Walter Benjamin’s writings to architects, considering figures of modern art and architecture in detail, and locating Benjamin’s critical work within the context of contemporary architecture and urbanism...

Treated from a range of disciplinary perspectives, this book addresses and challenges issues of space, historicity, architecture and textuality by focusing on Singapore's singular position in the region and as a global city...

Treated from a range of disciplinary perspectives, this book addresses and challenges issues of space, historicity, architecture and textuality by focusing on Singapore's singular position in the region and as a global city...