Unwin, Simon, 1952-,

Analysing architecture : the universal language of place-making / - Fifth edition. Revised and with new chapters. - 326 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Architecture as Intellectual Structure and Identification of Place -- Basic Elements of Architecture -- Modifying Elements of Architecture -- Elements Doing More Than One Thing -- Using Things That Are There -- Primitive Place Types -- Architecture as Making Frames -- Geometries of Being -- Ideal Geometry -- Themes in Spatial Organisation: Space and Structure -- Parallel Walls -- Axis -- Grid -- Datum Place -- Stratification -- Transition, Hierarchy, Heart -- In-between -- Inhabited Wall -- Hidden -- Refuge and Prospect -- Temples and Cottages -- How Analysis Can Help Design.

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Architectural design.

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