Language of Space
1st Edition
Published on 15. August 2007
272 pages
978-1-136-38933-7 (ISBN)
Description
This unique guide provides a systematic overview of the idea of architectural space.
Bryan Lawson provides an ideal introduction to the topic, breaking down the complex and abstract terms used by many design theoreticians when writing about architectural space. Instead, our everyday knowledge is reintroduced to the language of design. Design values of 'space' are challenged and informed to stimulate a new theoretical and practical approach to design.
This book views architectural and urban spaces as psychological, social and partly cultural phenomena. They accommodate, separate, structure, facilitate, heighten and even celebrate human spatial behaviour.
Bryan Lawson provides an ideal introduction to the topic, breaking down the complex and abstract terms used by many design theoreticians when writing about architectural space. Instead, our everyday knowledge is reintroduced to the language of design. Design values of 'space' are challenged and informed to stimulate a new theoretical and practical approach to design.
This book views architectural and urban spaces as psychological, social and partly cultural phenomena. They accommodate, separate, structure, facilitate, heighten and even celebrate human spatial behaviour.
Reviews / Votes
"...the content within The Language of Space is as relevant as ever - especially for students and professionals involved in planning and designing the built landscape, from interior designers to architects, planners to urban designers." - Erick Villagomez, Spacing MagazineMore details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
4,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-38933-7 (9781136389337)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Bryan Lawson
Language of Space
Book
10/2001
1st Edition
Architectural Press
€73.03
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Bryan Lawson
Content
Chapter 1 Space as language; Chapter 2 Space and the human dimension; Chapter 3 Mechanisms of perceiving space; Chapter 4 Ways of perceiving space; Chapter 5 Space and distance; Chapter 6 Proxemics; Chapter 7 The territory; Chapter 8 Space and time; Chapter 9 Recording space;
