Architecture: Form, Space, & Order
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- 1979
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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. K...
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Number of Pages: 416
ISBN: 0471286168
ISBN-13: 9780471286165
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This beautifully illustrated book, now in its Second Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the essential vocabulary of every designer. With its focus on form, space, and order, this classic guide provides a rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Ching’s signature style.
Revised and updated to incorporate contemporary examples and expand on key concepts, this volume delves into topics such as point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. With numerous new hand-drawn illustrations, expanded sections on openings and scale, and a refreshed design, this Second Edition is both a visual feast and a practical guide to architectural drawing.
Whether you’re an aspiring architect, a student, or simply interested in the beauty of design, ‘Form, Space, and Order’ by Francis D. K. Ching is a must-have for your bookshelf. Its larger format, crisp images, and the author’s hand-lettered text make this book a true work of art. Don’t miss out on this classic guide to the principles of architecture, a timeless resource for anyone looking to understand and appreciate the art of form, space, and order.