Matter Material Processes In Architectural Production

Download or read book Matter: Material Processes in Architectural Production written by Gail Peter Borden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with material, this book revolves around physical material making and design decisions that emerge from material interaction. Combining essays from both practice and academia, this book presents some of the most significant projects and thoughts on materiality from the last decade. Beautifully illustrated with a great deal of technical information throughout, it shows work, technical technique and process, and positions it within a broader theoretical intention. By assembling a range of voices, here is a multifaceted portrait of material design today. Students and design professionals alike should find in this book an essential resource for understanding this increasingly important aspect of design.