Poetics of Architecture: Theory of Design

by Anthony C. Antoniades

In order for a book to succeed in presenting a theory of architecture, it must address aspects of imagination and creativity as well as the channels one can use to achieve truly significant architectural design. Poetics of Architecture explores the fundamental theories of Modern and Postmodern design and attempts to reconcile all that is worthwhile in these two movements into a new inclusivist attitude toward architecture. Anthony C. Antoniades looks at the many intangible and tangible channels one can harness in creating architectural design. By opening up architecture to the full range of creative influences, he tries to help readers produce designs that are richer on spatial, sensual, spiritual, and environmental levels. Some of the intangible channels to creativity explored in the book include fantasy, metaphor, the paradoxical and metaphysical, the primordial and untouched, poetry and literature, and the exotic and multicultural. Among the tangible channels covered are history and the study of precedents, mimesis and literal interpretation, geometry, materials, and the role of nature. The author presents rich and imaginative discussions of these various channels, explaining which were favored during the Modern and Postmodern movements and clarifying his theoretical analyses through the use of many vivid examples, tables, and illustrations. Included among the examples in the volume are many distinguished projects and theories by a wide range of noted architects such as Asplund, Aalto, Utzon, Pikionis, Barragin, Pietila, Predock, and Legorreta, who are latecomers to the attention of the media. Antoniades also provides fascinating material on the study of architectural biographies as a means of achieving an all-inclusive creativity in architectural design. Highly original yet based on solid principles, Poetics of Architecture will help architects, designers, and students increase their versatility and creativity in the studio. It will also deepen their understanding and appreciation of the creative process and its many influences.

Genres: Architecture

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1990

Reviews

[Ammar Shakil · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good resource for architecture studio teachers who need to design and critique studio projects. Simplifies and categorises complex ideas that are usually encountered in an academic setting. Elaborating each pathway to conceptualisation as a 'Channel of creativity' and highlightings its potential and caveats. Although the subject can be demanding at times, simple charts and diagrams help to compare and rank different references. The ranking might come across as author's personal opinion but still forces one to look at the project in a different light.

[Windry · Rating 3 out of 5]

nah, kalau puisi yang ini saya mengerti :D

[Anna S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guidance; rumit banget ni buku. Tp membuka wawasan bgt. Bikin gw napak--> lagi ngapain si gw sebenernya di kampus ini hahaha

[David]

good book

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nice

[Eka Oktaviana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want read this book

[Ceydanur]

good