Overview

Looking back over the twentieth century, Hartoonian discusses the work of three major architects: Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry and Bernard Tschumi, in reference to their theoretical positions and historicizes present architecture in the context of the ongoing secularization of the myths surrounding the traditions of nineteenth century architecture in general, and, in particular, Gottfried Semper's discourse on the tectonic. Providing a valuable contribution to the current debates surrounding architectural history and theory, this passionately written book makes valuable reading for any architect.

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Author:   Gevork Hartoonian
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.436kg
ISBN:  

9780415385473

ISBN 10:   0415385474
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   29 September 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Crisis of the Object 1. Theatricality: The Structure of Tectonic 2. Peter Eisenman: In Search of Degree Zero Architecture 3. Bernard Tschumi: Return of the Object 4. Frank Gehry: Roofing, Wrapping, Wrapping the Roof 5. Surface: A-Tectonic of Roofing and Wrapping

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