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"Modern architecture has become extremely complex and its study has been made more difficult by changes in fashion and a proliferation of design modes. In this book, Geoffrey Baker develops a methodology for design analysis that reveals the underlying organisation of buildings. Part One explains the nature and role of architecture in a wide-ranging discussion extending from geometry to symbolism. Part Two demonstrates the analytical methodology by reference to cities and works by modern masters such as Aalto, Meier and Stirling. In this second revised edition, Dr Baker has added a chapter outlining the relationship between some current perceptions of science, art and philosophy, and how these impinge on architecture. The discussion compares Futurism, Constructivism, Suprematism, High Tech, Deconstruction and the attitude of the avant-garde, with the phenomenology of Bachelard and Heiddeger. ""For students in their early years this has to be outstanding value. It's careful, clear, unambiguous, and the patient spelling out of the obvos is it's merit""- Building design."

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Author:   Geoffrey H. Baker
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Spon Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   1.306kg
ISBN:  

9780419161301

ISBN 10:   0419161309
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   07 November 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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For students in their early years, this book has to be outstanding value. <br>- Building Design <br>

For students in their early years, this book has to be outstanding value. - Building Design

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