Below Ground Level: Creating New Spaces for Contemporary Architecture - Rilegato

Von Meijenfeldt, Ernst; Geluk, Marit

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 3764369086 ISBN 13: 9783764369088

Casa editrice: Birkhauser Architecture, 2002

Riassunto

Any space that involves descending from our typical aboveground environment is a provocation to our sensory perceptions. Such hidden spaces evoke latent mythical images and confront us with the clash between nature and artifice in our built environment. This book explores the character, use and design of underground space as a space of its own. International examples of commercial premises, restaurants, sports facilities, subway stations, museums, churches, libraries, concert halls, houses and other building types form the core material. Interviews with many renowned designers including Norman Foster, Floris Alkemade (OMA) and Francine Houben (Mecanoo) convey the architects own views on the subject. Essays reflect on the cultural aspects, planning conditions, design considerations, technical requirements and sustainability aspects of building below ground level. Chapters include: Urban Development, Architecture, Functions, Perception and Cognition, Constructions, Energy and Interior Climate.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Birkhauser Architecture
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3764369086
• ISBN 13: 9783764369088
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 264
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile