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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (Paperback)

by Francis D.K Ching (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; New edition edition (14 Nov 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0471288217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471288213
  • Product Dimensions: 30.2 x 22.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Journal of Interior Design
"Frank Ching's technical dexterity has now reached legendary artistic levels... This reference book is a treasure to be valued for the wealth of information it provides. As you read, each page becomes more and more enlightening."

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"Ching's clear definitions and over 3,000 accompanying line drawings make this book a valuable, graphically striking resource."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference manual, 3 Feb 2003
I bought this book solely as a reference tool for my degree course but i now find myself uncontrollably reading through random extracts in order to 'absorb' more information. Concise but detailed definitions and stunningly drawn components and diagrams make this an invaluable book for students and professionals alike. Although published in the USA, very little of the descriptive text will be foreign to us here in the UK. The book is not intended to provide detailed construction techniques or information or be used as a guide to defects analysis and building pathology, but as a basic reference manual in order that we may better understand and visualise the components and terms within the built environment it is fantastic. If you dont know your bastard pointing from your tuck and pat get this !!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb!!, 9 Feb 1999
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Every serious student of ARCHITECTURE as well as your consumate professionals in the architecture field should buy and read this book. I continue to read it over and over. I go back to it often not only to find definitions but to be inspired. Ching is perhaps thee best architectural artist of our era. His delicate sketches and diagrams unlock all the crevices of your imagination. Simply astounding-GENIUS!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb!!, 9 Feb 1999
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Every serious student of ARCHITECTURE as well as your consumate professionals in the architecture field should buy and read this book. I continue to read it over and over. I go back to it often not only to find definitions but to be inspired. Ching is perhaps thee best architectural artist of our era. His delicate sketches and diagrams unlock all the crevices of your imagination. Simply astounding-GENIUS!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! It has everything!
Having asked for this book as a present I am so glad I did. This has to be THE BEST dictionary on architecture. Read more
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I bought this for my sister who is studying architecture, and she's over the moon with it. I wanted to give her a bit of inspiration, and a reference book and this has done... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I want to read this book, but in spanish version
I saw this book in spanish version in the Casa Viva magazine, please what do I do to have this book in spanish version?
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5.0 out of 5 stars I want to read this book, but in spanish version
I saw this book in spanish version in the Casa Viva magazine, please what do I do to have this book in spanish version?
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5.0 out of 5 stars So filled with information and ideas!
Every serious student of architecture and consumate professional in the architectural field should have and read this book. I keep going back to it over and over. Read more
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