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Time for Architecture: On modernity
£25.99
ADAM, ROBERT
Product Details
ISBN: 9781527560161
Author: ADAM, ROBERT
Using time as a unifying theme, this book critically analyses many of the key concepts in modern architecture and urban design, such as modernity, innovation, timelessness, and sustainability.
Key Features and Insights:
- Comprehensive Analysis: Explores the statements of contemporary architects alongside a wide range of sources, including history, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Delves into diverse subjects such as science fiction, colonialism, and archaeology to provide fresh perspectives.
- New Perspectives: Offers a unique viewpoint on the thinking behind contemporary design.
Original and Practical Theories:
- The meanings of modernity and how it shapes our environment.
- The variable ageing of the environment and its implications.
- The central role of longevity in achieving sustainability.
- The significance of authenticity in conservation efforts.
- The connection between collective memory and tradition.
This text provides a thought-provoking exploration of architecture and urban design, offering readers a deeper understanding of the concepts that define our modern world.
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