On Altering Architecture Paperback - 2007 - 1st Edition

Name: On Altering Architecture
Price: 47.90 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: Fred Scott
ISBN: 9780415317528

by Fred Scott

Browse more copies for sale ↓

Summary

Bringing together interior design and architectural theory, this exciting text looks at the common practices of building alteration, reconsidering established ideas and methods, to initiate the creation of a theory of the interior or interventional design.Fred Scott examines in-depth case studies of interventional design from architectural history across the world - examples discussed are taken from the States, Europe and Japan. Scott expands and builds on the ideas of Viollet-le-Duc, structuralism and other thoughts to layout criteria for an art of intervention and change. The book draws on the philosophy of conservation, preservation and restoration, as well as exploring related social and political issues.For those in professions of architecture and interiors, town planners, and students in architecture and art schools, On Altering Architecture forms a body of thought that can be aligned and compared with architectural theory.

From the publisher

Fred Scott examines in-depth case studies of interventional design from architectural history across the world - examples discussed are taken from the States, Europe and Japan. Scott expands and builds on the ideas of Viollet-le-Duc, structuralism and other thoughts to layout criteria for an art of intervention and change. The book draws on the philosophy of conservation, preservation and restoration, as well as exploring related social and political issues.

For those in professions of architecture and interiors, town planners, and students in architecture and art schools, On Altering Architecture forms a body of thought that can be aligned and compared with architectural theory.

Details

Title On Altering Architecture
Author Fred Scott
Binding Paperback
Edition number 1st
Edition 1
Pages 18
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon. U.K.
Date December 7, 2007
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780415317528 / 0415317525
Weight 1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
Dimensions 8.44 x 6.29 x 0.59 in (21.44 x 15.98 x 1.50 cm)
Library of Congress subjects Buildings - Repair and reconstruction, Architecture - Conservation and restoration
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006039499
Dewey Decimal Code 729

About the author

Fred Scott has been Visiting Professor of Interior Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design and was previously course leader for Interior Design at Kingston University, London.

More Copies for Sale

On Altering Architecture

by Fred Scott

New
Paperback

Condition

New

Binding

Paperback

ISBN 13

9780415317528

ISBN 10

0415317525

Quantity Available

Seller

The Saint Bookstore

Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Seller rating:

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Item Price

£47.90

£9.95 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:

Paperback / softback. New. Bringing together interior design and architectural theory, this book looks at various practices of building alteration, considering ideas and methods, to initiate the creation of a theory of the interior or interventional design. It examines case studies of interventional design from architectural history taken from the States, Europe and Japan.