The Socius of Architecture
Author | : Ad Graafland |
Publisher | : 010 Publishers |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 9064503893 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789064503894 |
Rating | : 4/5 (894 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Socius of Architecture written by Ad Graafland and published by 010 Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tri-part investigation of architecture, urbanism and design proposals. Critical analysis, sociological research and architectural projects. Critical position regarding the possibility of architecture to engage in the current socio political discourse. Analysis of the Kunsthal in Rotterdam and IJ Bank and Westerdok projects of the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Description of the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Tokyo. Design proposal for architectural projects and urban research.