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OverviewThis book explains why scale models are important to the design process. Albert Smith takes the reader through the history and significance of models in architecture from the magic of the Egyptian scale model to the present day. Through this description of the relationship between architecture and the scale model, Smith demonstrates the most effective process between concept and 'machine', between the idea and the final building. The great value of this book is to reveal the nature of the scale model and to unlock the tremendous potential of this design tool as a thinking and communicative advice. His chronological analysis goes on from Egypt through Rome to the relationship between the Greek paradigm scale model and then on to Medieval and Renaissance models. It concludes with the models of the Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, the Russian Constructivists, the American architect Louis Khan and finally looks at the role of scale models in the present day through the work of the Polish/American architect Daniel Libeskind and the American Frank Gehry. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Albert SmithPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.489kg ISBN: 9781138473416ISBN 10: 1138473413 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 18 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'An extremely well-written and researched piece and, from my perspective, a deeply absorbing work.' Tom Porter, author of Architectural Supermodels 'An extremely well-written and researched piece and, from my perspective, a deeply absorbing work.' Tom Porter, author of Architectural Supermodels Author InformationSmith, Albert Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |