Theory of Architecture

Critical Architecture examines the relationship between critical practice in architecture and architectural criticism...

This book is a collection of essays exploring the ideological and metaphysical core of modern architecture...

Striking a balance between theoretical investigations and case studies, this book addresses the collection, representation and exhibition of architecture and the built environment. _x000D_ International in scope, this collection investigates curation, architecture and the city across the world, open..

The unique language used in architectural theory, in either speech or writing, can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students. _x000D_ Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinke..

The unique language used in architectural theory, in either speech or writing, can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students. _x005F_x000D_ Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of ..

This is the first concise text to explore the collaboration between Deleuze and Guattari specifically for architects and architecture students. Deleuze and Guattari's work has influenced the design work of architects as diverse as Greg Lynn and David Chipperfield, and is regularly cited by avant-gar..

Jacques Derrida’s thinking is radical, provocative, controversial, and even difficult. This book looks afresh at Derrida’s thinking in relation to architecture. It simplifies his ideas in a clear, concise way. As well as a review of Derrida’s interaction with architecture, it is also a careful consi..

Jacques Derrida’s thinking is radical, provocative, controversial, and even difficult. This book looks afresh at Derrida’s thinking in relation to architecture. It simplifies his ideas in a clear, concise way. As well as a review of Derrida’s interaction with architecture, it is also a careful consi..

This volume provides a broad overview on design research that supports and amplifies the different volumes coming out in Ashgate’s major new series, ’Design Research in Architecture’. It raises the central question - what is the role of design research in the types of insight and knowledge that arch..

First published in 2007, this book examines architecture and design schools and answers questions such as: How has architectural education evolved and what is its future? Are architectural schools discernible types of designs and what are their effects on those who experience them? What lessons can ..

With over 500 entries, and over 100 plans, sketch maps, photographs and illustrations, this work provides the fullest range of artistic, technical, archaeological, cultural and biographical data from the spread of Islamic culture...

With over 500 entries, and over 100 plans, sketch maps, photographs and illustrations, this work provides the fullest range of artistic, technical, archaeological, cultural and biographical data from the spread of Islamic culture...