Building on Tradition - Brick Stone Metal Wood (Hardcover)

The buildings of the past were constructed with readily available and local materials, such as stone, wood, or handmade bricks. Architects in the modern era, however, can choose from an ever increasing number of new materials, each one allowing for different advances in design. And yet the traditional materials have never been entirely supplanted; they still form an important part of the architectural range and are still used by architects the world over. The humble brick, for example, has remained a constant throughout the history of architecture, as has timber with its flexibility and warm tones. But today such elements can be used in conjunction with newer materials to highlight their natural beauty in many different ways: creating a stunning metal facade, wrapping a building with a cool, sleek stone finish, designing a wall with an eye-catching interesting texture, or adding depth or warmth to an internal design. Traditional metals are also finding new use, being employed to coat a structure in a light metal skin that reflects the sunlight, or embedded onto a building to add interest and texture. This book journeys through a curated selection of stunning examples from across the world, showcasing how each material is creatively used over a diverse range of building types and styles, and illustrating the myriad possibilities and forms available to the modern architect who chooses to rework these age-old materials into a brand-new decorative yet functional form.

General

Imprint:	Images Publishing Group Pty.Ltd
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	October 2019
Introduction by:	Carlos Garcia Fernandez • Begona de Abajo Castrillo
Dimensions:	280 x 212 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-86470-837-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Individual architects Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Promotions
LSN:	1-86470-837-9
Barcode:	9781864708370

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