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Integrate poetics into real-world spaces by bringing theory downto earth
Practical Poetics in Architecture takes poetics out ofthe theory class and into the design studio, showing architects howthe atmospheric and experiential qualities of built structures canbe intentionally considered and planned. With an emphasis onanalysing and explaining the sensibility of poetics at work indesigning and constructing architecture, this book featuresprojects from architects around the world that demonstrate theprinciples of poetics come to life. The rich illustration of twohundred colour images, including analytical diagrams, plans,sections, and photos, make this insightful guide a highly visualforay into a topic that has thus far remained more theoretical thanpractical. The text is matter-of-fact and concrete, yet remainsrichly connected to its forbears and the writings of WilliamLethaby, Gaston Bachelard, and Steen Eiler Rasmussen. Theperspective is contemporary in its examples and its connections tothe evolving science of perception.
An established seminar topic in theory classes around the world,poetics tends to rely heavily on classic philosophic texts --until now. Practical Poetics in Architecture brings theorydown to earth to show architects how to invoke poetics whendesigning real projects.
* Integrate poetics principles into real-world designs
* Consider atmosphere in terms of form, space, and acoustics
* Study actual projects that bring poetics into real spaces
* Take cues from analytical diagrams of projects accounting forcontext
Poetics -- the accumulated experience of place, space, andculture -- has become more critical in recent years as theatmospheric and experiential qualities of built spaces have becomemore elusive in the virtual age. Practical Poetics inArchitecture provides real guidance for real projects, andbrings poetics out of the mind and onto the plans.
List of contents
Preface 008
Introduction 013
Chapter 1: Making Home 030
1.1 Richard Blythe, Treehouse, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 2013 032
1.2 dRMM, WoodBlock House, London, 2013 041
1.3 John Brown (housebrand), FAB house prototype, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2014 050
1.4 Feary + Heron, remodelling and new Plant Room at Eagle's Nest, Zennor, Cornwall, England, ongoing 058
1.5 Minifie van Schaik Architects, Wattle Avenue House, Mildura, Victoria, Australia, 2012 066
Chapter 2: Feeding Body, Mind and Soul 076
2.1 Joost Bakker, MFWF Greenhouse, Melbourne, 2012 078
2.2 Jo Van Den Berghe, 't Raboes Project, Eemnes, Netherlands, 2013 087
2.3 Peter Hogg + Toby Reed Architects, Precinct Energy Project, Dandenong, Australia, 2013 094
2.4 Peter Hogg + Toby Reed Architects, Arrow Studio, Tylden, Victoria, Australia, 2013 101
2.5 Kurtogpi Architects, Borgarfjördur College, Borgarnes, Iceland, 2008 107
2.6 Sean Godsell Architects, RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne, 2012 115
2.7 CRAB studio, Abedian School of Architecture, Robina, Queensland, Australia, 2014 124
Chapter 3: Healing Our City 136
3.1 Kerstin Thompson Architects, Community Police Station, Marysville, Victoria, Australia, 2012 138
3.2 CZWG, Canada Water Library, Southwark, London, 2011 146
3.3 O'Donnell + Tuomey, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, 2014 156
3.4 DSDHA, South Molton Street Building, London, 2012 164
3.5 Three University Makeovers: Cincinnati, Budapest, Melbourne 172
Chapter 4: Capturing Nature 192
4.1 m3architecture, University of Queensland Aquatic Centre, Brisbane, 2012 194
4.2 W Architects, The Oliv, Singapore, 2013 202
4.3 Kristin Green Architecture, La Plage du Pacifique, Vanuatu, ongoing 209
4.4 WOHA, PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore, 2013 217
4.5 Ushida Findlay, Poolhouse 1, Home Counties, England, 2001 225
Conclusion: A Reflection on Practical Poetics 235
Select Bibliography 239
Index 242
About the author
Leon van Schaik studied and taught at the Architectural Association in London. Currently, Innovation Professor of Architecture at RMIT in Melbourne, van Schaik promotes local and international architectural culture through practice-based research. He is the author of Mastery in Architecture: Becoming a Creative Innovator in Practice, Wiley-Academy, 2005.
Summary
Integrate poetics into real-world spaces by bringing theory down to earth Practical Poetics in Architecture takes poetics out of the theory class and into the design studio, showing architects how the atmospheric and experiential qualities of built structures can be intentionally considered and planned.
