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The Routledge Companion to Architectural Drawings and Models: From Translating to Archiving, Collecting and Displaying

The Routledge Companion to Architectural Drawings and Models: From Translating to Archiving, Collecting and Displaying

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This book explores the significance of the lives of drawings and models after construction, featuring contributions from leading scholars in architectural history and theory. It includes practices of architects such as Sir John Soane, Superstudio, Viollet-le-Duc, Frank Lloyd Wright, Wajiro Kon, Germán Samper Gnecco, A+PS, Mies van der Rohe, and Renzo Piano.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book explores the intricate relationship between architectural drawings and buildings, delving into a previously overlooked aspect of the architectural process. By questioning the significance of drawings and models after construction, it expands on the well-established discussion of the translation from drawings to buildings. The book brings together a diverse range of scholars from various countries, including Canada, the UK, the USA, Sweden, Greece, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Colombia, and New Zealand. These 35 contributions offer insightful perspectives on the topic, drawing from their expertise in architectural history, theory, and curatorial practices.

The book also showcases the practices of renowned architects such as Sir John Soane, Superstudio, Viollet-le-Duc, Frank Lloyd Wright, Wajiro Kon, Germán Samper Gnecco, A+PS, Mies van der Rohe, and Renzo Piano. Through their innovative designs and approaches, these architects have significantly contributed to the evolution of architectural practice.

This comprehensive exploration of the relationship between architectural drawings and buildings provides valuable insights for architects, scholars, and anyone interested in the field. It sheds light on the often-overlooked role of drawings and models in the architectural process and highlights their enduring value in shaping the built environment.

Weight: 1280g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511463

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