Scratching the Surface

by Watts, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9783211715383
• ISBN10: 321171538X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Springer Vienna Architecture

Summary

New architecture in London presents a richly facetted range of contemporary urban designs. Social and political forces require more than just cosmetic packaging for new buildings. The fa??ade as a public face plays a complex role here. While facades used to perform a static, representative guide, the requirements today focus on communication and interactivity. a??Scratching the Surfacea?? surveys the current state of affairs and documents todaya??s technical possibilities. The book a?? which can be used as a guide due to its handy format a?? shows state-of-the-art fa??ade construction. Its detailed technical renderings are meant to appeal to architects, planners and architecture students as well as civil engineers interested in architecture.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Project locations in London	p. 6
An overview	p. 8
Essays
Material complexity in facade design	p. 12
Variability in component systems	p. 22
New facade systems	p. 32
Redefining the physical: the architectural implications of computer-aided manufacture	p. 42
Further implications of CAM and CAD in contemporary architecture	p. 52
Parametric design: an historical perspective	p. 62
Interviews
Alison Brooks Architects	p. 74
Ash Sakula Architects	p. 84
dRMM	p. 94
Dedha	p. 104
Managera Yvars Architects	p. 114
Niall McLaughlin Architects	p. 124
Youmeheshe	p. 134
Projects
Newtecnic practice profile	p. 292
Credits & acknowlegements	p. 300
Index	p. 302
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