Theory of architecture
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Theory of architecture
Paperback. This is a follow-up to the volume "Discovering the Principles of Mechanics 1600-1800. It contains the essays of David Speiser on relationships between science, history of science, history of art and philosophy. It collates hard-to-find essays in a single work. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034807432
- ISBN
- 9783034807432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.25
€ 66.25
Paperback. This book recreates Isaac Newton's reconstruction of Solomon's Temple. It shows Newton as an architect and how his work on the temple interlinks with his other interests of science, chronology, prophecy and theology. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034807395
- ISBN
- 9783034807395
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Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Paperback. The human tendency to interpret, and create, the environment through numbers is pervasive, with instances from literature and the visual arts too numerous to mention. This special issue of the Nexus Network Journal considers examples in architecture. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034605212
- ISBN
- 9783034605212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034605199
- ISBN
- 9783034605199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034605175
- ISBN
- 9783034605175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Hardcover. This book examines the extent to which the insights of STS can be used to analyse the role of architecture in and for social life. The contributions examine the question of whether architecture - and thus materiality as a whole - has agency. The book also proposes a theoretical and methodological approach on how to research architecture's agency. Editor(s): Muller, Anna-Lisa; Reichmann, Werner. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; JHB; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137461124
- ISBN
- 9781137461124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.11
€ 139.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AF; AMA; DSBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349139880
- ISBN
- 9781349139880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
paperback. Covers the development of musical life in the great centres of European music - Paris, Vienna, London and the courts of Italy and Germany. The contributions of Handel and Bach, and their lesser colleagues are set in their historical and sociological context. Editor(s): Buelow, George J. Series: Man & Music. Num Pages: 521 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 521
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349113057
- ISBN
- 9781349113057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.85
€ 142.85
Paperback. In this work authorities in design review in architecture, urban planning, historic preservation, land use law, and urban policy discuss legal, procedural, and philosophical aspects of the subject, giving the reader a broad, multidisciplinary perspective. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; AMC; AMVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412991615
- ISBN
- 9780412991615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 210.16
€ 210.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816636549
- ISBN
- 9780816636549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.26
€ 22.26
Hardcover. Based on the author's thesis (Princeton University, 2006). Num Pages: 256 pages, 147 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 203 x 20. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813937724
- ISBN
- 9780813937724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.44
€ 72.44
Hardcover. Translator(s): Shugaar, Antony. Num Pages: 256 pages, 103 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813937656
- ISBN
- 9780813937656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.83
€ 96.83
Hardcover. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA; AMV; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813936437
- ISBN
- 9780813936437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.67
€ 91.67
Paperback. Includes essays that explore the question of how ethical ideas guiding the design process - a concern for the environment or for social justice - relate to the beauty of our buildings, cities, and artworks. This book presents a range of viewpoints and does not ignore the perils of an easy association of ethics and aesthetics. Editor(s): Iliescu, Sanda. Num Pages: 320 pages, 102 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AMA; HPN; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 203 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813927725
- ISBN
- 9780813927725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.94
€ 41.94
Hardcover. Includes essays that explore the question of how ethical ideas guiding the design process - a concern for the environment or for social justice - relate to the beauty of our buildings, cities, and artworks. This book presents a range of viewpoints and does not ignore the perils of an easy association of ethics and aesthetics. Editor(s): Iliescu, Sanda. Num Pages: 320 pages, 102 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AMA; HPN; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 203 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813927602
- ISBN
- 9780813927602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.61
€ 85.61
Hardcover. A discussion of the many-faceted relationship between aesthetic theory and architecture. It analyzes the relationship between buildings and designs, explores the notion of "architectural experience", and covers modern architecture's aim to deepen the connection between usefulness and design. Num Pages: 296 pages, 106 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300079487
- ISBN
- 9780300079487
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: AMA; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 252 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KMK0021470
- ISBN
- 9789491727986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: AMA; TBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Aalborg University Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788771122237
- ISBN
- 9788771122237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 35.58
€ 48.99
€ 35.58
Hardcover. As in 2001, during the 2002 Cologne International Furniture Fair, three internationally known designers squeezed themselves into the town's best known building between buildings. There they presented their ideas on the subject of 'expanding the gap'. From Tokyo came the idea of expanding the exhibition space with an installation to make it snow. Editor(s): Rendel, Martin; Spitz, Rene. Num Pages: 112 pages, 45 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; AMA; AMB; AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783932565281
- ISBN
- 9783932565281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.32
€ 17.99
€ 14.32
Hardcover. A yawning gap between two 1960s buildings. Not at all unusual in Cologne. A gap between two buildings, 2,56 m wide and 33 m long. Scarcely wide enough to park a few bicycles. This gap has been used as an office by an advertising agency since early 1999. This book records the whole project and provided an interpretation of the work. Editor(s): Rendel, Martin. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; AMA; AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 213 x 18. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783932565229
- ISBN
- 9783932565229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.67
€ 16.99
€ 13.67
Hardcover. Known as the 'Big Eye', the Oita Stadium was one of the chosen venues for the World Cup in 2002. The whole site covers an area of 225 ha and has several facilities outside the main football stadium. The main stadium features an open track for athletic events as well as the football pitch. Num Pages: 44 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AMA; AMB; AMGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 306 x 288 x 11. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783930698462
- ISBN
- 9783930698462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.43
€ 29.99
€ 22.43
Hardcover. The building has been totally restored for the 125th anniversary of the Museum's opening in 1876. Containing text in English and German, this book aims to reveal the various historic layers of this building. Series: OPUS. Num Pages: 72 pages, 65 illus. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1DFG; AMA; AMB; AMG; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 285 x 12. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783930698455
- ISBN
- 9783930698455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.18
€ 32.99
€ 24.18
Hardcover. In 2000, the Autostadt, a show park for the Volkswagen group, opened in Wolfsburg. Alfredo Arribas designed the Seat Pavilion, and has brought off the brilliant trick of making an essentially reticent building into the focal point of the Autostadt. This book features text in English and Spanish. Series: OPUS. Num Pages: 52 pages, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1DFG; AMA; AMB; AMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 305 x 288 x 13. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783930698448
- ISBN
- 9783930698448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.18
€ 32.99
€ 24.18
Paperback. As the subject of earnest discussion, the meaning of space reaches far beyond the horizon of a single discipline. This book assembles a collection of international contributions to create an inspiring expansion of the contemporary discourse on space. Editor(s): Feireiss, Lukas. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 50 schw.-w. Abb. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 131 x 190 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- AMBRA
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783990435632
- ISBN
- 9783990435632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 35.96
€ 46.99
€ 35.96