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Architecture: Form, Space and Order (Paperback)

by Francis D. K. Ching (Author) "This opening chapter presents the primary elements of form in the order of their growth from the point to a one-dimensional line, from the line..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (18 Dec 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0471286168
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471286165
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 233,033 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. K. Ching. Each page has been meticulously revised to incorporate contemporary examples of the principles of form, space, and order–the fundamental vocabulary of every designer. The result is a beautifully illustrated volume that embraces today′s forms and looks at conventional models with a fresh perspective. Here, Ching examines every principal of architecture, juxtaposing images that span centuries and cross cultural boundaries to create a design vocabulary that is both elemental and timeless. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrelated and organized in the shaping of our environment, it has been refined to amplify and clarify concepts. In addition, the Second Edition contains:
∗ Numerous new hand–rendered drawings
∗ Expanded sections on openings and scale
∗ Expanded chapter on design principles
∗ New glossary and index categorized by the author
∗ New 8 1/2 11 upright trim
In the Second Edition of Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, the author has opted for a larger format and crisper images. Mr. Ching has retained the style of his hand–lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. Ching′s signature style, also serves as a guide to architectural drawing. Doubtless, many will want this handsome volume for the sheer beauty of it. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its precise illustrations. Mr. Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form.


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The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. K. Ching. Each page has been meticulously revised to incorporate contemporary examples of the principles of form, space, and order—the fundamental vocabulary of every designer. The result is a beautifully illustrated volume that embraces today’s forms and looks at conventional models with a fresh perspective. Here, Ching examines every principal of architecture, juxtaposing images that span centuries and cross cultural boundaries to create a design vocabulary that is both elemental and timeless. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrelated and organized in the shaping of our environment, it has been refined to amplify and clarify concepts. In addition, the Second Edition contains:
  • Numerous new hand–rendered drawings
  • Expanded sections on openings and scale
  • Expanded chapter on design principles
  • New glossary and index categorized by the author
  • New 8 1/2 × 11 upright trim
In the Second Edition of Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, the author has opted for a larger format and crisper images. Mr. Ching has retained the style of his hand–lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. Ching’s signature style, also serves as a guide to architectural drawing. Doubtless, many will want this handsome volume for the sheer beauty of it. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its precise illustrations. Mr. Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide to the principles of Architecture., 22 Feb 2000
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The principles that underly architectonic composition are comprehensively introduced, in a richly illustrated and easy to read book. An absolutely must-have to any student of Architecture.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good architectural designers handbook, 17 April 1998
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Ching presents a lot of principles of design for the architect to add theoretical bases for designs. If you design, this book gives you the vocabulary you need to communicate it verbally, as well as graphically.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only have one book on Architecture, this must be it., 1 Oct 1998
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This book lays the best foundation for architectural study and design of any book ever published. It should be required reading at every university and would make a great primer for high school students with enlightened teachers.
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