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In this monumental volume, one of the most important architects of our time gives us his own life story, and reveals the development of his work in several hundred magnifcent photographs, plans and drawings. When the publisher told Edward Durell Stone that The New York Times called him "one of the most controversial architects in America today," he replied, "I'd rather be universal than controversial." Readers of this book will discover that he is both. The fascinating story of Edward Durell Stone's career spans over sixty years of American life, and he tells it with unforgettable warmth and wit. Beginning with an idyllic childhood in an atmosphere of serenity and affluence, he describes the town of his youth, the "hot bed of tranquility in the Ozarks, and then takes us in rapid scenes to Boston, New York, Washington and Europe. It is on a morning in New York that the visual miracle occurs: We see precisely how the seeds of architecture take root in his imagination, and we witness the flowering of the talent that has created an incredible variety of romantically beautiful structures-houses, churches, hotels, universities, buildings of every description celebrated throughout the world. The story of Edward Stone's career parallels the story of modern architecture. In the early Thirties he designs the famed Mandel and Goodyear houses and the Museum of Modern Art among others. In the Forties, he produces an enormous number of exquisite residences, varying from small houses to large estates - and moves with an incomparable surge of creativity into the Fifties to design some of the most widely discussed buildings in the world: the United States Embassy in India (hailed for its lyrical beauty by Frank Lloyd Wright), the Brussels World's Fair Pavilion, the El Panama hotel (virtually without corridors and doors-a design which has since been imitated in resort hotels allover the world), the Graf House in Dallas, the Yardley building in New Jersey and the Stuart building in Pasadena, the Stanford Medical Center, etc., etc. Now, in the Sixties, the most important creations of Edward Stone's inventive genius are under way around the globe- a series of apartment buildings and hotels in New York, Philadelphia, Palm Beach, Pittsburgh, etc., the Huntington Hartford Gallery of Modern Art in New York, a new campus for Beirut, a mosque and a new atomic institute for Pakistan, the National Cultural Center for Washington, a revolutionary skyscraper for New York, a great number of others- among them the largest project of his fantastically productive career, a complex of buildings to form an entirely new campus for ten thousand students at State University of New York in Albany. Mr. Stone's personal life is intertwined as one with his creative career and so we discover many revealing passages of friendship and family life: delightful sketches of his parents, his formidably relaxed uncles, his imaginative architect brother; there are wonderful recollections of Frank Lloyd Wright; and, above all, the moving account of his meeting with the fascinating girl, Maria, who was to become his wife and the inspiring force in his life- a life which may be said to be in itself an American work of art. -- from dust jacket.
William Morgan (1930-2016) was a bold, innovative, and highly imaginative architect known internationally for fusing ancient and modern styles and for his early championing of green design principles. This extensively illustrated book traces Morgan's life story and the development of his singular design vision. Exploring Morgan's early influences, Richard Shieldhouse reveals the architect's childhood familiarity with pre-Columbian village sites and introduces college mentors who encouraged his interest in both architecture and archaeology. During navy service in the Pacific, Morgan studied ancient structures in Guam as well as Frank Lloyd Wright's design work in Japan. Later, his drive and discipline brought him into contact with leading architects such as Paul Rudolph at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, a hotbed of modernism at the time. From there, Morgan struck out on his own in Jacksonville, Florida, to shape the course of architectural history. This book tracks the evolution of Morgan's guiding ideas--economy, efficiency, visual delight, imaginative use of everyday materials, and environmental sensitivity. His most famous designs are featured with photographs, drawings, and the architect's own commentary. Structures such as the Dunehouses, a duplex built into the side of an oceanfront dune, represent Morgan's commitment to earth architecture. His plans for police headquarters and other public buildings incorporate green roofs, stepped terraces, pyramid forms, and other elements inspired by aspects of prehistoric design. Morgan was unique among architects for his interest in ancient North America and for blending a modern style characterized by its rejection of history with the design language of prehistory. Highlighting how his work has impacted many areas of architecture such as urban design, this book celebrates Morgan's continuing legacy.
The software development ecosystem is constantly changing, providing a constant stream of new tools, frameworks, techniques, and paradigms. Over the past few years, incremental developments in core engineering practices for software development have created the foundations for rethinking how architecture changes over time, along with ways to protect important architectural characteristics as it evolves. This practical guide ties those parts together with a new way to think about architecture and time.
Why are so many of our urban environments so resistant to change? The author tackles this question in her comprehensive guide for planners, designers, and students concerned with how cities take shape. This book provides a fundamental understanding of how physical environments are created, changed, and transformed through ordinary processes over time. Most of the built environment adheres to a few physical patterns, or types, that occur over and over. Planners and architects, consciously and unconsciously, refer to building types as they work through urban design problems and regulations. Suitable for professional planners, architects, urban designers, and students, This book includes practical examples of how typology is critical to analytical, design, and regulatory situations.
Provides an extraordinary account of the evolution, transformation and development of architecture across this continent. It is examined and evaluated from a wide range of ethnic, climatic, political economic and religious factors.
Evolutionary architecture attempts to evolve form and structure in emulation of the evolutionary processes of nature. It considers architecture as a form of artificial life. This approach has formed the basis for the author's teaching programme for AA Diploma Unit II.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.
As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company’s structure and processes. To accomplish that, they need to connect the IT engine room to the penthouse, where the business strategy is defined. In this guide, author Gregor Hohpe shares real-world advice and hard-learned lessons from actual IT transformations. His anecdotes help architects, senior developers, and other IT professionals prepare for a more complex but rewarding role in the enterprise. This book is ideal for: Software architects and senior developers looking to shape the company’s technology direction or assist in an organizational transformation Enterprise architects and senior technologists searching for practical advice on how to navigate technical and organizational topics CTOs and senior technical architects who are devising an IT strategy that impacts the way the organization works IT managers who want to learn what’s worked and what hasn’t in large-scale transformation
Praise for the First Edition "Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it." —Annali d'architettura "Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, and—for the most part—grace." —Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians Revised and updated—the compelling history of the world's great architectural achievements Organized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition has been updated and revised throughout to reflect current scholarship. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an all-star team of architectural experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching, as well as brilliant photographs. This new Second Edition: Delivers more coverage of non-Western areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America Is completely re-designed with full-color illustrations throughout Incorporates additional drawings by Professor Ching, including new maps with more information and color Meets the requirements set by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for "non-Western" architecture in history education. Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites. Architecture and art enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition perpetually at their fingertips.
This book highlights three separate conversations the author had with the architect, Peter Eisenman, at his New York City studio in October 2003, June 2009, and February 2016.