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Prefabricated housing is a pressing issue - for those looking for
affordable homes as well as for refugees fleeing wars or natural
disasters. In common with politicians, architects were caught
unawares by the largest wave of migration since the end of the
Second World War. However, are tent cities and containers the best
solution for cheap, dignified, and quickly assembled accommodation
for displaced persons? This challenging situation, along with the
changing urban landscape, with its ever-diminishing space, calls
into question existing standards in relation to serial housing.
Bold and unconventional ideas are called for if architects are to
offer high-quality solutions. From eccentric experiments all the
way to projects that have already been realized, international
design teams present their work between the twin poles of
unconventional developments and life-saving shelters in this volume
spanning more than 250 pages. Introduced with articles on design
principles, and divided into three sections according to the form
the structures take when delivered - cuboid, panels and custom
units - the book covers everything from playful follies to
architectural constructions for the homeless and out patient
medical stations which offer a response to social problems and
space shortages. The text, photographs and plans put forward ideas
as to how more can be done than the mere assembling of containers.
Should we not first consider notions bordering on the absurd in
order to come up with workable solutions for housing today?
The Architectural Guide Australia presents over 200 projects in the
vast island continent that is home to natural wonders, coastal
settlements, and tropical climates up north. Each chapter,
dedicated to one of the nation’s eight state capitals, presents
buildings that represent the major moments in the country’s
architectural history, from its colonial origins to the
contemporary era. The book includes a short introduction to
Australia’s most influential architects as well as essays by
Harry Seidler, John Gollings, and David Bridgman. Seidler’s essay
argues for the incorporation of sunlight and shadow, phenomena so
distinctly characteristic of the country’s climate, into
architectural design both from an aesthetic and practical
standpoint. Gollings offers a historical sweep of Australian
architecture before identifying the three major architectural
strands of contemporary Australia. Bridgman explores the challenges
of designing in the hot-humid tropics in particular, outlining the
climatic considerations that must be accounted for when building in
those regions. Each chapter also includes an interview with a
prominent architectural practice active in the respective city. The
architects offer their views on the characteristics of Australian
architecture and comment on their own practice within this context.
With its comprehensive map, aerial photographs, and array of
images, this book is the ideal companion for those exploring
Australia.
Mexico City has withstood enormous changes throughout its history.
Once the capital of the Aztec Empire, it has continuously evolved
over the centuries to become one of the largest megalopolises in
the world. The exuberant metropolis of the present day can be seen
as a patchwork of Aztec, Hispanic, and contemporary Western
cultures. Both local and internationally renowned artists and
architects have brought their talents to this capital, which has
also been the site of large-scale urban projects such as the
construction of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
(UNAM). The city has also been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage
List, thanks to its wealth of artworks and innovative designs. The
Architectural Guide Mexico City takes readers on a tour of 100
buildings and monuments from across the city. The entries are
illustrated with 230 photographs, drawings, and maps. This updated
second-edition of the guide includes two new essays presenting the
legacy of the architect Luis Barragan and contemporary architecture
in Mexico.
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