Old Buildings, New Ideas: A Selective Architectural History of Additions, Adaptations, Reuse and Design Invention - Couverture rigide

Bollack, Françoise Astorg

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1914124693 ISBN 13 : 9781914124693

Editeur : RIBA Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Some architectural transformations are modest, some are revolutionary.

Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, this book explores works which transform existing buildings to build a way forward, through adaptations, additions and visual shifts.

Examining 30 buildings across Europe, North America and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, it demonstrates the creative possibilities of working with existing buildings.

The book reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly in a state of becoming. As we face a climate emergency, it taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings.

Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images, it provides an alternative to the dominant view which sees conservation and preservation of historic buildings as a 20th century creation.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Françoise Astorg Bollack is an architect, architectural historian and an educator. She is a practicing architect and the founder of Françoise Bollack Architects, whose practice focuses on the design opportunities of working with existing buildings.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: RIBA Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1914124693
• ISBN 13: 9781914124693
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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