Contemporary Vernacular: Evoking Traditions In Asian Architecture

by William Lim S.W., Tan Hock Beng

This book studies the important architectural direction in many Asian countries where architects are attempting to reinterpret their rich cultural heritage in terms of contemporary idioms. This is achieved in different by reinvigorating tradition, reinventing tradition, extending tradition and reinterpreting tradition. With many illustrations.

176 pages, Hardcover

Published July 1, 1998