Geddes, Robert

Fit: An Architect's Manifesto

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ISBN 13:
9780691155753
author:
Geddes, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
10.1 x 1.1 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Planning,
Condition:
New
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£16.93

Description

Architecture should be designed to fit its purpose, place and future possibilities. Robert Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes and cities should be designed in harmony with society, rather than imposing a fixed form or function. Geddes explores the basic purposes and elements of architecture, beginning in nature, combining function and expression, and leaving a lasting legacy of form. He examines how architecture reflects our experiences and values, using examples such as Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia and Louis Kahn's Exeter Library to illustrate his points. This book is for everyone, as we all live in constructions that shape our daily lives - buildings, landscapes and cities. It invites readers to reconsider the importance of architecture and its impact on society.

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