Alexander, C
Notes on the Synthesis of Form (Paper Only) (Harvard Paperbacks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674627512
- author:
- Alexander, C
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1974
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Industrial / Commercial Art & Design
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book presents a new theory of the design process, exploring how forms are adapted to human needs and contexts. Christopher Alexander argues that successful adaptation requires a piecemeal approach, rather than trying to create everything at once.
He contends that traditional cultures, shaped by slow patterns of change, often produce beautifully organized and adapted forms. In contrast, modern designers may struggle due to preconceived categories that don't align with the inherent components of the problem.
Alexander offers a method for designers to bring their full creative imagination into play while avoiding irrelevant preconceptions. By treating each subsystem as a separate subproblem, designers can translate new concepts into form and create more effective solutions.
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