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Analysing Architecture Notebooks


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Building on the popularity of Analysing Architecture, this new series explores major themes in architectural theory and design in greater depth. Covering a range of timeless topics, each book helps students to understand how different ideas and concepts have influenced major buildings and their architects.

Written by bestselling author Simon Unwin, the series follows his well-known style and features his beautiful, high-quality drawings. Each book starts with an introductory essay before breaking down key concepts into manageable chunks through annotated drawings and short, explanatory paragraphs.

Known for his clear, accessible style, the author has helped thousands of students learn to think as architects. His compelling analysis and presentation make books in the series ideal for students and anyone else interested in architecture.

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Shadow the architectural power of withholding light

Shadow: the architectural power of withholding light

1st Edition

By Simon Unwin
February 19, 2020

Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three ...

Curve possibilities and problems with deviating from the straight in architecture

Curve: possibilities and problems with deviating from the straight in architecture

1st Edition

By Simon Unwin
April 02, 2019

Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three ...

Children as Place-Makers the innate architect in all of us

Children as Place-Makers: the innate architect in all of us

1st Edition

By Simon Unwin
April 02, 2019

Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three ...

Metaphor an exploration of the metaphorical dimensions and potential of architecture

Metaphor: an exploration of the metaphorical dimensions and potential of architecture

1st Edition

By Simon Unwin
April 02, 2019

Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three ...

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