Expanding disciplinarity in architectural practice : designing from the room to the city / Tom Holbrook.
By: Holbrook, Tom [author.].
Series: Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2016Description: xv, 157 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 23 x 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781472481733.Subject(s): 5th Studio (Firm) | Architectural practice | Space (Architecture)Genre/Form: Print books.Summary: Expanding Disciplinarity in Architectural Practice' presents an argument for the role of an architect as a generalist with a particular ability to bring spatial intelligence to bear on the significant issues of planning, settlement and identity. The book draws on strategy and planning, landscape, infrastructure, urbanism, historical conservation and interpretation, architecture, and the creative reuse of existing structures to encourage you to incorporate a holistic approach to your designs.Tracing a series of projects developed by his practice 5th Studio, author Tom Holbrook argues the critical importance of involving spatial practitioners in large scale strategies and designs to combine interdisciplinary thinking and concrete experience of buildings. The book incorporates interviews with prominent figures in the field of architecture, eleven UK case studies, and over 200 beautiful illustrations including the author's own award-winning designs. 0With sixteen years of evolving practical experience, together with associated research, teaching and writing, Holbrook shows you how a participatory infrastructure creates a crucial bridge between strategic thinking and the reality of the built environment. This book is a must-read for professionals seeking to incorporate broader design strategy into their practice.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Expanding Disciplinarity in Architectural Practice' presents an argument for the role of an architect as a generalist with a particular ability to bring spatial intelligence to bear on the significant issues of planning, settlement and identity. The book draws on strategy and planning, landscape, infrastructure, urbanism, historical conservation and interpretation, architecture, and the creative reuse of existing structures to encourage you to incorporate a holistic approach to your designs.Tracing a series of projects developed by his practice 5th Studio, author Tom Holbrook argues the critical importance of involving spatial practitioners in large scale strategies and designs to combine interdisciplinary thinking and concrete experience of buildings. The book incorporates interviews with prominent figures in the field of architecture, eleven UK case studies, and over 200 beautiful illustrations including the author's own award-winning designs. 0With sixteen years of evolving practical experience, together with associated research, teaching and writing, Holbrook shows you how a participatory infrastructure creates a crucial bridge between strategic thinking and the reality of the built environment. This book is a must-read for professionals seeking to incorporate broader design strategy into their practice.