Media Architecture Compendium Vol. 2 (Hardcover)

Joel Fredericks

ISBN 10: 3899863933 / ISBN 13: 9783899863932

Published by AVEdition, Stuttgart, 2023

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Hardcover. Media architecture has evolved from illuminating iconic building facades at night to characterising all life in cities. This compendium draws on academic research and global studies to present an evolutionary account of concepts that have defined the field and inspired practice, alongside methods for bringing media architecture thinking into projects. Thirty media architecture installations that were nominated for the Media Architecture Awards in 2018 and 2020 illustrate the breadth and trends in the field, including a shift towards more-than-human futures. Through its three parts, capturing concepts, methods and practice, the compendium offers an accessible guide to media architecture for designers, architects, artists, scholars, educators and learners. Several of the authors are board members of the Media Architecture Institute, a non-profit organisation with offices in Vienna, Sydney, Beijing and Toronto. SELLING POINTS: . Official Documentation Media Architecture Biennale 2018 and 2020 . Future trends and prototypes by 11 renowned contributing authors 250 colour illustrations This compendium draws on academic research and global studies to present an evolutionary account of concepts that have defined the field and inspired practice, alongside methods for bringing media architecture thinking into projects. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Media Architecture Compendium Vol. 2 (Hardcover)
• Publisher: AVEdition, Stuttgart
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3899863933
• ISBN 13: 9783899863932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Media architecture has evolved from illuminating iconic building façades at night to characterizing all life in cities. This compendium draws on academic research and global studies to present an evolutionary account of concepts that have defined the field and inspired practice, alongside methods for bringing media architecture thinking into projects. Thirty media architecture installations that were nominated for the Media Architecture Awards in 2018 and 2020 illustrate the breadth and trends in the field, including a shift towards more-than-human futures. Through its three parts, capturing concepts, methods and practice, the compendium offers an accessible guide to media architecture for designers, architects, artists, scholars, educators and learners. Several of the authors are board members of the Media Architecture Institute, a non-profit organization with offices in Vienna, Sydney, Beijing and Toronto.

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Several of the authors are board members of the Media Architecture Institute, a non-profit organisation with offices in Vienna, Sydney, Beijing and Toronto.