Overview

How do architects use colour? Do architects tend to establish individual colour palettes, which are then given authority through use? How are these modified through time, and by context? What are the driving forces behind colour choices? This book investigates, documents and analyzes the colour 'palettes' of a number of contemporary architects in order to respond to these questions and provide an easy reference of contemporary colour use. By analyzing and investigating current practice, the reader is given an invaluable insight into the possibilities and opportunities available in colour application. Case studies include: Caruso St John O'Donnell and Tuomey Gigon/Guyer Sauerbruch Hutton UN Studio Erich Wiesner and Otto Steidle AHMM 10. The book provides clear insights into how specific contemporary architects use colour as an integral part of their design ethos and as part of the palette of materials and design tools available to them. It is intended to be stimulating and directly influential to practising architects in a pragmatic manner, as well as being inspiring to both students and professionals.

Full Product Details

Author:   Fiona McLachlan
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9780415597098

ISBN 10:   0415597099
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   11 May 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Investigations in the Professional Palette 2. Form, Colour and Material Surface 3. The Unattainable Myth of Novelty: Caruso St John 4. An Intuitive Palate: O’Donnell and Tuomey 5. Edges and Surfaces: Gigon/Guyer 6. Synergies and Dischords: Sauerbruch Hutton 7. Transformational, Instrumental Colour: UN Studio 8. The Influence of An Artist: Erich Wiesner and Otto Steidle 9. The Brightness of Yellow: AHMM 10. Playing Space: Laws, Rules and Prescription

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The book makes you acutely aware that something so inextricably linked to the experience of architecture is missing from the current education of an architect....[It] goes way beyond simple aesthetics and explores the body of theoretical work that underpins the use of colour in the past and which informs the work of this selection of architects. - Professor Alan Pert, NORD, UK

The book makes you acutely aware that something so inextricably linked to the experience of architecture is missing from the current education of an architect...[It] goes way beyond simple aesthetics and explores the body of theoretical work that underpins the use of colour in the past and which informs the work of this selection of architects. - Professor Alan Pert, NORD, UK

Author Information

Fiona McLachlan is Professor of Architectural Practice and head of the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) at the University of Edinburgh, and is a practising architect.

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