Overview

This unique guide provides a systematic overview of the idea of architectural space. Bryan Lawson provides an ideal introduction to the topic, breaking down the complex and abstract terms used by many design theoreticians when writing about architectural space. Instead, our everyday knowledge is reintroduced to the language of design. Design values of 'space' are challenged and informed to stimulate a new theoretical and practical approach to design. This book views architectural and urban spaces as psychological, social and partly cultural phenomena. They accommodate, separate, structure, facilitate, heighten and even celebrate human spatial behaviour.

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...the content within The Language of Space is as relevant as ever - especially for students and professionals involved in planning and designing the built landscape, from interior designers to architects, planners to urban designers. - Erick Villagomez, Spacing Magazine

'A hugely interesting book for both expert and novice alike. This book allows the reader to look at everyday events and meetings in another light. It is well written and highly entertaining' 5 star Amazon customer review

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Bryan Lawson is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Sheffield. He is however both an architect and a psychologist, which has enabled him to study the nature of the design process.

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