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- Encapsulates the essence of aesthetics in terms of structure of ten recognised landmark buildings from architectural history to present day
- Explores the potential of structure that is generally not focussed on in architectural studies or practice
- Comprehensive referencing, supporting the choice of the ten subjects presented and illustrated with historical pictures/photographs
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Table of contents (4 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This book highlights aesthetics as pertaining to the structural component in architectural design. This less explored aspect of architecture is discussed and explains the enduring qualities of ten specific buildings from architectural history to present day due to their structural aesthetics. Based on comprehensive research, a critical analysis is presented of the constraints and other influences on architectural and structural design, such as culture, patronage, geometry, available resources and technologies.
Authors and Affiliations
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Cape Town, South Africa
Derek Thomas
About the author
Derek’s career has been in architectural practice for forty years coupled with engagement with the academic environment at university level – specifically in third and final year architectural studies and environmental science (MA). This experience has provided insights into what attributes constitute the best in architectural design, and with travel has provided me with an overview of architectural examples that are iconic and highly acclaimed. He is a published author of books on architecture (Architectural Press, 2002) and urban design (Routledge, 2016).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Masters of the Structural Aesthetic
Authors: Derek Thomas
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5445-7
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-5444-0Published: 13 September 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5400-7Published: 01 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-5445-7Published: 05 September 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 132
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 29 illustrations in colour
Topics: Building Construction and Design, Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning, Aesthetics, Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design, Solid Mechanics