Architecture: Form, Space, and Order
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.31 (934 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471286168 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ching's signature style, also serves as a guide to architectural drawing. From the Back Cover The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. Ching has retained the style of his hand-lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. Mr. Mr. . Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form. K. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. Ching. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its precise illustrations. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrela
K. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrelated and organized in the shaping of our environment, it has been refined to amplify and clarify concepts. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. Ching. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its precise illustrations. Each page has been meticulously revised to incorporate contemporary examples of the principles of form, space, and order-the fundamental vocabulary of every designer. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. Ching has retained the style of his hand-lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. Doubtless, many will want this handsome volume for the sheer beauty of it. Ching's signature style, also serves as a guide to architectural drawing. In addition, the Second Edition contains: * Nu
Must have for architecture students Joha B This book is great for all levels architectural student. The historically notable architectural structures and basic architectural principles is a great method of incorporating history into a student's design education. The advanced student should always be able to find inspiration from this book if he/she reaches a. "Excellent primer" according to J. Horst. Those who have panned this book weren't looking for insight into the thought process of architectural design. This book is not a cookbook, but a primarily graphical introductory intended to start the architecture student thinking how architects think.I'm not technically an architecture student, but rather an archite. A heavy hitter if you're into architecture, this has A heavy hitter if you're into architecture, this has a lot of fascinating information and detail in it. 5 star book on the subject of architecture for sure.
Ching is the author of some of the best-known books in the field of architecture, including Architectural Graphics, Building Construction Illustrated, Interior Design Illustrated, Drawing: A Creative Process, and A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, all published by John Wiley & Sons. . Ching, Registered Architect, is the principal of Ching Design Assoc