Buildings Used takes the reader on an exploration into the impact of use on buildings and users. While most histories and theories of architecture focus on a building’s conception, design, and realization, this book argues that its identity is formed after its completion through use; and that the cultural and psychological effects of its use on those inhabiting it are profound. Across eight investigative chapters, authors Nora Lefa and Pavlos Lefas propose that use should not be understood merely as function. Instead, this book argues that we also use buildings by creating, destroying or appropriating them, and discusses a series of philosophical, cultural and design issues related to use. Buildings Used would appeal to students and scholars in architectural theory, history and cultural studies.
| ISBN: | 9781032089003 |
| Publication date: | 30th June 2021 |
| Author: | Nora Lefa, Pavlos Lefas |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 188 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Research in Architecture |
| Genres: |
History of architecture Theory of architecture |
Buildings Used takes the reader on an exploration into the impact of use on buildings and users. While most histories and theories of architecture focus on a building’s conception, design, and realization, this book argues that its identity is formed after its completion through use; and that the cultural and psychological effects of its use on those inhabiting it are profound. Across eight investigative chapters, authors Nora Lefa and Pavlos Lefas propose that use should not be understood merely as function. Instead, this book argues that we also use buildings by creating, destroying or appropriating them, and discusses a series of philosophical, cultural and design issues related to use. Buildings Used would appeal to students and scholars in architectural theory, history and cultural studies.
Buildings Used features in the following genres: History of architecture, Theory of architecture
Buildings Used is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook
Buildings Used was written by Nora Lefa, Pavlos Lefas and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Buildings Used has 188 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Research in Architecture series
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