Doorways are more than just functional divisions of space or security barriers. Throughout the ages, architects have explored the symbolic and aesthetic values of thresholds, doors and entrances. In the past architects, such as Philippe Starck and Norman Foster, have experimented with the door to create innovative interpretations of how we move from one space to another, or from exterior to interior. This text surveys over 50 examples from around the world, using colour photographs, architectural drawings to explore the ...
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Doorways are more than just functional divisions of space or security barriers. Throughout the ages, architects have explored the symbolic and aesthetic values of thresholds, doors and entrances. In the past architects, such as Philippe Starck and Norman Foster, have experimented with the door to create innovative interpretations of how we move from one space to another, or from exterior to interior. This text surveys over 50 examples from around the world, using colour photographs, architectural drawings to explore the range and inventiveness of recent designs.
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Used-Very Good. A fundamental yet astonishingly diverse element of architecture, the doorway is often the physical focus of a building, and always a vital architectural component. Catherine Slessor has assembled over fifty examples of doorways designed by many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, exploring the unprecedented variety and inventiveness of recent designs. Included are works by Stephen Holl, St. Ignatius and Gigon Guyer, each illustrated with color photographs and architects' drawings. From the massive revolving glass doors of Philippe Starck's St Martin's Lane Hotel in London, to the dramatic tubular aluminium entry to the Comme des Garcons boutique in New York by Future Systems, the context of each door within its building is examined as well as materials, design, and construction techniques. Contemporary Doorways considers the aesthetics and functions of doorways within their settings: private houses; shops; hotels and museums; interiors; offices; and churches. With over 150 color photographs and a fascinating introductory history of the doorway, this book is an invaluable sourcebook for architects, students, and design enthusiasts alike. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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Used-Very Good. A fundamental yet astonishingly diverse element of architecture, the doorway is often the physical focus of a building, and always a vital architectural component. Catherine Slessor has assembled over fifty examples of doorways designed by many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, exploring the unprecedented variety and inventiveness of recent designs. Included are works by Stephen Holl, St. Ignatius and Gigon Guyer, each illustrated with color photographs and architects' drawings. From the massive revolving glass doors of Philippe Starck's St Martin's Lane Hotel in London, to the dramatic tubular aluminium entry to the Comme des Garcons boutique in New York by Future Systems, the context of each door within its building is examined as well as materials, design, and construction techniques. Contemporary Doorways considers the aesthetics and functions of doorways within their settings: private houses; shops; hotels and museums; interiors; offices; and churches. With over 150 color photographs and a fascinating introductory history of the doorway, this book is an invaluable sourcebook for architects, students, and design enthusiasts alike. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! !
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New in New dust jacket. 1840005092. Cover is green with silver lettering on spine. Octopus Publishing Group, Ltd., Londo. Green endpapers. DJ in a mylar cover. Extensively illustrated with 120+ color photos. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Sections are: The Doorway: A History; Eclectic Entrances; Public Facades; Outside In; Transitions & Thresholds. Fascinating look at a very specific aspect of architecture and the role it plays. Oversized, 5#.; Photographs; 9 x 11 1/4; 176 pages; NEW. Cover has slight bumping; in a mylar cover.
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New. A fundamental yet astonishingly diverse element of architecture, the doorway is often the physical focus of a building, and always a vital architectural component. Catherine Slessor has assembled over fifty examples of doorways designed by many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, exploring the unprecedented variety and inventiveness of recent designs. Included are works by Stephen Holl, St. Ignatius and Gigon Guyer, each illustrated with color photographs and architects' drawings. From the massive revolving glass doors of Philippe Starck's St Martin's Lane Hotel in London, to the dramatic tubular aluminium entry to the Comme des Garcons boutique in New York by Future Systems, the context of each door within its building is examined as well as materials, design, and construction techniques. Contemporary Doorways considers the aesthetics and functions of doorways within their settings: private houses; shops; hotels and museums; interiors; offices; and churches. With over 150 color photographs and a fascinating introductory history of the doorway, this book is an invaluable sourcebook for architects, students, and design enthusiasts alike.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 176 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page.
