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Cultures of Glass Architecture (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,659
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Cultures of Glass Architecture (Paperback): Hisham Elkadi

Cultures of Glass Architecture (Paperback)

Hisham Elkadi

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When designing, architects are responding to and creating a relationship between identity, culture and architectural style. This book discusses whether the extent of the use of glass facades has increased, or indeed enhanced, the creation of meaningful place-making, thereby creating a cultural identity of 'place'. Looking at the development of perceptions of glass facades in different cultures, it shows how modernist 'glass' buildings are perceived as an expression of technical achievement, as symbols of global economic success and as setting a neutral platform for multi-cultural societies - all of which are difficult for urban developers and policy makers to resist in our era of globalization. Drawing on a number of modern and heritage design projects from Europe, the USA, the Middle East and South East Asia, the book reviews efforts of some regional towns and local places to move up the economic ladder by adopting a more 'global' aesthetic.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: October 2016
First published: 2006
Authors: Hisham Elkadi
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-25883-9
Categories: Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General
Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects
Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General
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LSN: 1-138-25883-0
Barcode: 9781138258839

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