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The Pocket Universal Principles of Architecture (Active)

  • SKU: 9780760393802
  • UPC: 9780760393802
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With this pocket-size edition of Universal Principles of Architecture, discover 100 essential concepts that redefine how we shape the world. Embark on a bold and thought-provoking journey through architectural theory and practice with this pocket-sized guide to the ideas that define—and disrupt—architecture. The Pocket Universal Principles of Architecture distills the vast world of design into 100 foundational and visionary concepts that reveal the power, challenges, and transformative role of architecture. From timeless archetypes to speculative futures, this radical survey explores architecture at every scale and stage of the design process. Organized into five insightful sections—Archetypes, Methods, Conditions, Relationships, and Imaginaries—each presents 20 dynamic principles that inspire new ways of thinking and building. Discover concepts that span the spectrum of architectural possibility, including: Figurative Archetypes – Timeless forms that shape design. Parasitic





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