Rem Koolhaas. Elements of Architecture
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Elements of Architecture focuses on the fragments of the rich and complex architectural collage. Window, façade, balcony, corridor, fireplace, stair, escalator, elevator: the book seeks to excavate the micro-narratives of building detail. The result is no single history, but rather the web of origins, contaminations, similarities, and differences in architectural evolution, including the influence of technological advances, climatic adaptation, political calculation, economic contexts, regulatory requirements, and new digital opportunities. It’s a guide that is long overdue—in Koolhaas’s own words, “Never was a book more relevant—at a moment where architecture as we know it is changing beyond recognition.” Derived, updated, and expanded from Koolhaas’s exhaustive and much-lauded exhibition at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, this is an essential toolkit to understanding the fundamentals that comprise structure around the globe. Designed by Irma Boom and based on research from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the 2,600-page monograph contains essays from Rem Koolhaas, Stephan Trueby, Manfredo di Robilant, and Jeffrey Inaba; interviews with Werner Sobek and Tony Fadell (of Nest); and an exclusive photo essay by Wolfgang Tillmans. In addition to comprehensively updated texts and new images, this edition is designed and produced to visually (and physically) embody the immense scope of its subject matter: Custom split-spine binding: our printer modified their industrial binding machine to allow for the flexible, eight-centimeter thick spine Contains a new introductory chapter with forewords, table of contents, and an index, located in the middle of the book (where it naturally opens due to its unique spine) Printed on 50g Opakal paper, allowing for the ideal level of opacity needed to realize Boom’s palimpsest-like design Translucent overlays and personal annotations by Koolhaas and Boom are woven in each chapter to create an alternative, faster route through the book Printed at the originally intended 100% size for full readability Review: Detailed descriptions and illustrations of every element of architecture. - Not only is this a complete reference book on architecture, but it gives historical, practical, and illustrative information on each constructive component of architecture. From floors to walls, to roofs and stairs--every part of building and designing a dwelling or part of one, is included. Informative and so interesting. I'm not even an architect. For sure, a must purchase for every architect and builder. Review: Excellent - Excellent book! My sun loved it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 256 Reviews |
J**L
Detailed descriptions and illustrations of every element of architecture.
Not only is this a complete reference book on architecture, but it gives historical, practical, and illustrative information on each constructive component of architecture. From floors to walls, to roofs and stairs--every part of building and designing a dwelling or part of one, is included. Informative and so interesting. I'm not even an architect. For sure, a must purchase for every architect and builder.
T**A
Excellent
Excellent book! My sun loved it.
K**O
The Other Side of Architecture
This is an awe-inspiring book on architecture. It shows architecture is much more than the stereotype assumption of formal design. There is so much more about making a building, including the technical know-how. This book explores the elements of architecture through the lens of history, technology, science, sustainability, manufacturing, invention, sociology, culture, economics, etc. The combinations of those lenses produce rabbit holes of brilliant insights, technical reasonings, funny encounters, and much more.
C**Y
Behind the facade
I am not an architect, nor have I ever studied architecture, but I am fascinated by something that is a part of my everyday life yet is completely taken for granted. Most of us can perfectly live our lives without knowing the evolution of our doors, windows and walls, but there is a mind-boggling history to these and 12 other essential building blocks that can be found here. Simply put, this book is captivating. There is so much information packed into this cinder block of a tome that you will have enough nighttime reading to last you a year, especially since this book should be taken in small doses. An inspiring gift to yourself or anyone else who has the strength to lift it.
G**A
excelente
excelente
J**D
Book is good, pages are bible thin.
Great presentation. Book pages are very thin, handle with care.
A**R
All you need to know about your house
So many information about every little thing that all the people see every day! I dont even think before, that the history of roof or toilets (for example) can be so interesting!
J**R
content
Great Book!
A**R
A must have for architecture enthusiasts
Totally worth the price you're paying for 🙌Awesome research work by the team. The book is an extensive collection of all aspects related to the different elements of Architecture and showcases new perspectives relating to these.
G**A
GRAN BEL TESTO
importante sia nelle dimensioni che nei contenuti. Acquisto usato (ma come nuovo) a metà prezzo. Mi ritengo soddisfatto
H**E
Bad quality printing
Bad quality printing some of the pages the ink in them are completely missing making some chapters unreadable. Very disappointing.
E**R
Great Book
I love it! All architects need to have it as the handbook, really inspring.
M**A
Very informative
My daughter is Studying architecture & loves this book.
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