Título:
Simple rules : ... in building, art & life ... : what the oldtime builders knew / Shannon Taylor Scarlett.
ISBN:
9781484152072
Autor personal:
Información de publicación:
Wellesley, MA : Shannon Taylor Scarlett, Architects, 2013.
©2013
Descripción física:
125 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Nota general:
Book no 1: Simplicity is the heart of elegant proportion.
Contenido:
Strengthe, utility, beauty -- One main design -- Parts adapted to whole -- Genius of the place -- Three dimensionality -- Simplicity, division of 3 or 5 parts -- Focal points -- Uniformity -- Law of balance -- Law of leverage -- Axes -- Asymmetry --Moulding assembly -- Unit size to building scale -- Scale in detailing -- Proportions -- Two types of ratios -- Harmonious room proportions -- Similarity & repetition -- Grace -- Resonance -- Branching forms -- Distinctive character -- Picturesque -- Frankness & decisiveness.
Síntesis:
"An illustrated collection of simple building practices and traditional design principles and conventions, culled from ancient architecture books and builder's guides, that were used in the past to make places both familiar and meaningful, sensible and beautiful."--Page [4] of cover.
DAK_OCLC_NUMBER:
ocn887824249
Disponibilidad:
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