Forming and centering : foundational aspects of architectural design

"Nearly every work of architecture can be characterized by specific approaches to forming and centering. An awareness of these 'underpinnings' would facilitate a more informed approach to architectural design problems, as well as a deeper understanding of the central issues (and flaws...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Moffett, Kenneth M. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, UK : Emerald Publishing, [2017]
Subjects
Architectural design.
Space (Architecture)
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781786358288
9781787143418
9781786358295
Physical Description1 online zdroj (x, 300 stran) : ilustrace

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Table of Contents:
  • pt. I FORMING
  • 1. Unitary
  • 2. Addition
  • Adjoining
  • Linear Linking
  • Matrix Embedding
  • Touching
  • Enfacing
  • Collidive Embedding
  • Superposition
  • Encapsulation
  • "Z Axis" Cases
  • 3. Replication
  • Duplication & Regression: Singular
  • Linear
  • Planar
  • Volumetric
  • 4. Subtraction
  • Plan Oriented: One, Two, Three Dimensions
  • Elevation Oriented: One, Two, Three Dimensions
  • Variants on the Mediating Cases "Ultimate" Subtraction
  • 5. Deformation
  • Tensile
  • Compressive
  • Shear
  • Bending
  • Torque
  • Biomorphic
  • Explosive
  • Implosive
  • 6. Dimensionalities
  • Planar
  • Volumetric/Planar
  • Linear
  • Volumetric/Linear
  • Planar/Linear
  • Volumetric/Planar/Linear
  • 7. Formative Hybrids
  • Volumetric
  • Planar
  • Volumetric/Planar
  • Linear
  • Volumetric/Linear
  • Planar/Linear
  • Volumetric/Planar/Linear
  • pt. II CENTERING
  • 8. Limiting Cases
  • Radials: Core- and Void-Centered
  • Shells: Core- and Void-Centered
  • 9. Linking Cases
  • Full Penumbras: Core- and Void-Centered
  • Partial Penumbras: Core- and Void-Centered
  • Unitary Redux
  • 10. Centering Hybrids
  • Additive: Linear Linking
  • Touching
  • Enfacing
  • Embedding
  • Superposition
  • Encapsulation
  • "Z Axis" Cases
  • Replicative: Cores
  • Grids
  • Subtractive: Incrementation
  • Subtractive Accommodation
  • Deformative: Morphing
  • Deformative Accommodation
  • 11. Conclusions
  • Forming Modes Related
  • Centering Modes Related
  • Forming & Centering Related
  • Appendix 1. A Centering Mode Transformation Ring
  • Appendix 2. On Rudolf Schwarz's The Church Incarnate: The Sacred Function of Christian Architecture.

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