Looking Beyond the Structure

Michael Eng, Dan Bucsescu

ISBN 10: 1563677199 / ISBN 13: 9781563677199

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2010

About this Item

This text examines the relationship between the built form and culture and serves as an introduction to thinking philosophically about design theory for students in interior design and architecture. Through a series of primary and secondary reading selections written by important architects, critics, and thinkers, students are introduced to paradigms and models for interpreting the built environment and encouraged to think on their own about their designs for the built environment. Readings and subsequent "Dialogues," or exchange of ideas and stories, encourage design considerations and facilitate holistic thinking in the design process. Features: -- Focuses on skills such as critical thinking and problem solving -- Selected readings appropriate for all levels - from foundation to advanced courses -- Weekly assignments consisting of short written responses to the readings "Dialogues" -- Final assignment to write a "Personal Manifesto" -- Appendix includes glossary of key terms and extensive bibliography -- Instructor's Guide includes suggestions for additional practice-based and research-based assignments.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Looking Beyond the Structure
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563677199
• ISBN 13: 9781563677199
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 446 grams

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Synopsis

In Looking Beyond the Structure, architect Dan Bucsescu and philosopher Michael Eng record their conversations about the relationship of the built environment and other forms of design to the culture in which they are created. The authors exchange their interpretations of selected readings about design theory and invite the reader to join in the discussion. Questions following each chapter's reading stimulate critical thinking about the philosophies and theories of design, and additional assignments encourage students to express their critical thinking skills visually.

About the Authors

Dan Bucsescu is based at the Pratt Institute, John Carroll University.

Michael Eng is based at the Pratt Institute, John Carroll University.