Manual of Section

by Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki

"It has been a while since I devoured a book on architecture with as much pleasure. I love a good section and I love this book."—Aaron Betsky, Architect Magazine

Award-winning architects Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, and David J. Lewis's essential guide to section. Section, along with plan and elevation, is one of the most important representational techniques of architectural design. Manual of Section is the first book to provide a framework to describe and evaluate this fundamental design process in architecture.

Divided into seven categories of section based on extensive archival
• Range is from simple one-story buildings to complex structures
• Features stacked forms, fantastical shapes, internal holes, inclines, sheared planes, nested forms, or combinations of each
• Includes sixty-three intricately detailed cross-section perspective drawings of many of the most significant structures in international architecture from the last one hundred years

"A must-read for all designers associated with the built environment and should surely be on the library shelves of every architecture, urban design and interior design school...the intricate drawings provided by LTL are sure to inspire all those who have the privilege of cracking the spine of this amazing reference." — Spacing

In addition to the incredible cross-section drawings, the book includes smart and accessible essays on the history and uses of section.

Manual of Section has become a top architecture book for architecture students and professional architects.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Design

208 pages, Paperback

Published August 23, 2016

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Reviews

[Michelle Schildgen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have heard this guy speak and his speach was mind blowing. The book, more textbook like, lacked the presentation and spirit of the co-author/presenter. Also wish it had been in color. The real renderings by this firm are stunners.

[Katri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've recently discovered the importance of section drawings in architecture, and this book illustrates how interesting section drawings can be. It also shows the potentiality of designing through section drawings instead of just plan drawings.

[Juan Pablo García Estefan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante valoración de un medio de representación técnica, como lo es la SECCION, como un instrumento creativo en el oficio del diseño arquitectónico.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good architectural section and seeing so many interesting buildings is a joy.

[Gavin Froosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an incredible book for architectural reference, and it gives some great insight into different themes that students and practitioners can put into their work.