A collection of critical essays on abiding and compelling topics in
architecture and the culture of architecture. Range of topics are
diverse: an architectural phenomenology of water, architecture and
landscape rethought, ancient Greece to India, The Buddha’s house
to the modern house in India, the architecture and landscapes of
Louis Kahn. Le Corbusier in India, the architecture of Balkrishna
Doshi, and other original topics such as the destruction of
buildings as a ritual necessity. “Reading and pondering over
Kazi’s writings, I am reminded of my personal journeys and
learnings… Architecture is not merely a static dumb built form
but is a cosmos in itself. Not merely produced theoretically but
created through varied moods and activities of life, place, space,
and ecosystems. Theoretically — arguably and rationally —
functions or activities or appearances are organisms, but not if
not seen holistically. Hence, Vastu is not only an environment and
not merely an object but has an all-pervading soul, and this is
what Kazi conveys through his travels and experiences.” -
Balkrishna Doshi on The Mother Tongue of Architecture
General
Imprint: |
Oro Editions
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Kazi Ashraf
|
Dimensions: |
228 x 171mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-957183-59-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-957183-59-4 |
Barcode: |
9781957183596 |
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