ABSTRACT

An introduction to architectural thought, this text is a thorough and accessible discussion in search of the principles of the design process.

Documenting the non-verbal processes and decisions that architects and designers make is a difficult task, but one that is important when trying to understand the development of architectural design through the ages. Michael Brawne uses his experience as a practicing architect, academic and educator to provide an overview of the subject. By looking at the practices and buildings of architects past and present he incorporates history and philosophy in the search for a theory of design.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter |4 pages

Time

chapter 2|4 pages

Two temples

chapter |20 pages

Can we describe how we design?

chapter 3|24 pages

Three monuments

chapter |20 pages

Witnesses

chapter |18 pages

Thinking & drawing

chapter |10 pages

Was it like this?

chapter |8 pages

Travel, books & memory

chapter |6 pages

The vernacular & style 125

chapter |12 pages

Materials

chapter |8 pages

Structure 145

chapter |6 pages

Light

chapter |4 pages

Architecture & language

chapter |4 pages

Looking at pictures

chapter |4 pages

The office & the school

chapter |8 pages

Does it matter?

chapter |8 pages

Critical innovation

chapter |2 pages

Afterword