The Other Architecture

How does the architectural design become reality? After a successful presentation come the phase of tenders and that of their realization. Design must now be reformulated into working drawings. That’s exactly what Liebing, a renowned expert for plan views and detailed views, calls „the other architecture”. Working drawings constitute the basis for the real construction itself. In the firms, mostly young architects are charged with these tasks. But during education, this topic is often addressed insufficiently. The correct transformation of a presentation design into working drawings for a bid and its realization is however essential for the quality of execution. “The Other Architecture“ understands itself as a practical manual for young architects and as a complement in the field of building construction for students.

Ralph W. Liebing lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the Senior Specifications Architect at Hixson, Architects-Engineers-Interior Design. He studied at the University of Cincinnati and has taught at a number of universities. His specialized work includes publications and essays on architecture such as “Handbook of Detailing”, for SpringerWienNewYork. Ralph W. Liebing lebt und arbeitet in Cincinnati, Ohio. Er ist Senior Architect-Specifications bei Hixson, Architects-Engineers-Interior Design. Er studierte an der University of Cincinnati und unterrichtete an zahlreichen Universitäten. Als Spezialist publizierte er bereits zahlreiche Bücher und Aufsätze zum Thema, u.a. „Handbook of Detailing“ bei SpringerWienNewYork