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Material precedentGail Peter Borden

Material precedent

480 pagesFirst published 20101 edition
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"Viewed primarily in technical terms pertaining to construction, material has often been overlooked in the discourse on architectural design. Yet, it is material that breathes life into architecture by realizing concepts into meaningful physical forms. Whether it is wood, glass, steel, plastic, or concrete, material can be employed with unlimited flexibility and carries both visual and emotional characteristics through its expression." "The first book of its kind to focus on materiality from a design perspective, Material Precedent is masterfully presented, with an impressive collection of…

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FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
EditionJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.2010—9780470477298
Building materialsTechnological innovationsArchitectureModern Architecture