Johnston, George Barnett

Assembling the Architect

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ISBN 13:: 9781350126862
author:: Johnston, George Barnett
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Professional Practice,
Condition:: New
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Assembling the Architect: A History and Theory of Professional Practice by George Barnett Johnston explores the origins and evolution of architectural practice. From 1870 to 1920, this study examines how the fundamental relationships among architects, owners, and builders were established and shaped the U.S. architectural profession as we know it today. The book reveals how these roles have been fluid and dynamic, with each party redefining their agency in response to changing political economies of building. This historical perspective also sheds light on contemporary architectural practice, where digitally-enabled tools and disciplinary ideals continue to be influenced by the same fundamental tensions that emerged over a century ago. This study provides a critical understanding of professional practice, making it an essential companion for courses on architecture and related fields.

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