This book provides an historical perspective for modern tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.
Lavishly illustrated treatise on the subject of the verandah, tracing its origins at the end of the 15th century in European colonial architecture through its many adaptations, in Moorish courtyards, the porches of North America to its position as an Australian cultural icon. Drew, a regular writer on architecture, contends that the verandah, represented in literature, art, theatre and even television, is an important source of Australian identity. Indexed, with an extensive bibliography.
Part of a series that aims to place buildings within their historical context,his text considers the Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Familia, Grandentral Terminal and the Sydney Opera House. It includes specially producedechnical drawings that explain how the buildings were detailed and putogether. Examined together, the buildings provide insights into the role ofivic architecture.
Part of a series that places buildings within their historical context, thisext considers St Paul's Cathedral, Church of the Sacred Heart in Prague, andhe Church on the Water and Church of the Light in Japan. It includespecially produced technical drawings that explain how the buildings wereetailed and put together. By looking at these churches within one volume,he aim is that the reader can gain insight into varying approaches byrchitects - from the past to the present and in differing cultural andeographical settings - to creating Christian sacred space.
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