New Directions In Tropical Asian Architecture - Couverture rigide

Goad, Philip

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0794603181 ISBN 13 : 9780794603182

Editeur : Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

This book features extended profiles of leading architects in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Java and Bali. Their major works are fully documented through plans and drawings, photographs and analytical text. Far-reaching and provocative essays by Philip Goad and Anoma Pieris precede the architects' profiles. The pleasures and rewards of designing in the world's most exotic locations are tempered by the realities of architectural responsibility in some of the world's fastest-growing cities.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The architecture of the West is well-known and recognisable across the world. The architecture of Southeast Asia, which is inspired by environment and a thriving and distinct culture, is a hidden pearl in the world of architectural design. In New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture, author Philip Goad explores a region and an architecture that is complex and thriving. Featuring extended profiles of the regions most innovative and influential architects, this book covers a full complement of their recent projects in tropical Asia with plans, drawings, beautiful full-colour photographs and insightful text. Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and rethinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 colour photographs in this book will put you in beach front scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; dreaming pool side at glamorous luxury hotels; relaxing in a gorgeous contemporary home; and finally, will bring you face to face with the most innovative architectural concepts in all of Asia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0794603181
• ISBN 13: 9780794603182
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible