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Metamorphism: Material Change in Architecture

Akos Moravanszky

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Description:Materiality is a recurring and central issue in architecture. This book explains how materials are constructed, how they become cultural substances. Metamorphism investigates the complex relationship between natural materials and technology, science and sensuality.Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) made the notion of Stoffwechsel the key element of his theory. With this concept he intended to explain how a structural form originally bound to a method of processing is transferred from one material to another, liberated from its original function.For the first time, the book investigates the subject from a historic point of view whilst reflecting on current interdisciplinary research. Examples from Aalto to Zumthor illustrate the specific aspects of historic and contemporary material concepts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Metamorphism: Material Change in Architecture. To get started finding Metamorphism: Material Change in Architecture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 320

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Birkhauser

Release: 2017

ISBN: 3035608067

Description: Materiality is a recurring and central issue in architecture. This book explains how materials are constructed, how they become cultural substances. Metamorphism investigates the complex relationship between natural materials and technology, science and sensuality.Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) made the notion of Stoffwechsel the key element of his theory. With this concept he intended to explain how a structural form originally bound to a method of processing is transferred from one material to another, liberated from its original function.For the first time, the book investigates the subject from a historic point of view whilst reflecting on current interdisciplinary research. Examples from Aalto to Zumthor illustrate the specific aspects of historic and contemporary material concepts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Metamorphism: Material Change in Architecture. To get started finding Metamorphism: Material Change in Architecture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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