In Looking Beyond the Structure, architect Dan Bucsescu and philosopher Michael Eng record their conversations about the relationship of the built environment and other forms of design to the culture in which they are created. The authors exchange their interpretations of selected readings about design theory and invite the reader to join in the discussion. Questions following each chapter's reading stimulate critical thinking about the philosophies and theories of design, and additional assignments encourage students to express their critical thinking skills visually.
In Looking Beyond the Structure, architect Dan Bucsescu and philosopher Michael Eng record their conversations about the relationship of the built environment and other forms of design to the culture in which they are created. The authors exchange their interpretations of selected readings about design theory and invite the reader to join in the discussion. Questions following each chapter's reading stimulate critical thinking about the philosophies and theories of design, and additional assignments encourage students to express their critical thinking skills visually.
- What is Design? What is Architecture? - What is Function? What is Form? - What is Natural? What is the Artificial? - What are Appearance and Reality? - What is an Event? - What is Geometry? - What is Context? - What is Communication? - How Buildings Mean? - What is Imagination? - What is Beauty? - What is Intention? - What is Place? - What is Design? What is Architecture? - Translation from Text to Image and Other Examples of Useful Sketch Problems - Focuses on skills such as critical thinking and problem solving - Selected readings appropriate for all levels - from foundation to advanced courses - Weekly assignments consisting of short written responses to the readings "Dialogues" - Final assignment to write a "Personal Manifesto" - Appendix includes glossary of key terms and extensive bibliography - Instructor's Guide includes suggestions for additional practice-based and research-based assignments
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