PRACTICAL POETICS IN ARCHITECTURE

Skrevet af VAN SCHAIK

Integrate poetics into real-world spaces by bringing theory down to
earth Practical Poetics in Architecture takes poetics out of the theory
class and into the design studio, showing architects how the
atmospheric and experiential qualities of built structures can be
intentionally considered and planned. With an emphasis on analysing and
explaining the sensibility of poetics at work in designing and
constructing architecture, this book features projects from architects
around the world that demonstrate the principles of poetics come to
life. The rich illustration of two hundred colour images, including
analytical diagrams, plans, sections, and photos, make this insightful
guide a highly visual foray into a topic that has thus far remained more
theoretical than practical. The text is matter-of-fact and concrete,
yet remains richly connected to its forbears and the writings of William
Lethaby, Gaston Bachelard, and Steen Eiler Rasmussen. The perspective
is contemporary in its examples and its connections to the evolving
science of perception. An established seminar topic in theory classes
around the world, poetics tends to rely heavily on classic philosophic
texts until now.
Practical Poetics in Architecture brings theory down to earth to show
architects how to invoke poetics when designing real projects. *
Integrate poetics principles into real-world designs * Consider
atmosphere in terms of form, space, and acoustics * Study actual
projects that bring poetics into real spaces * Take cues from analytical
diagrams of projects accounting for context Poetics the accumulated
experience of place, space, and culture has become more critical in
recent years as the atmospheric and experiential qualities of built
spaces have become more elusive in the virtual age. Practical Poetics in
Architecture provides real guidance for real projects, and brings
poetics out of the mind and onto the plans.