Take a theoretical approach to architecture with The Autopoiesis of Architecture; which presents the topic as a discipline with its own unique logic. Architectures conception of itself is addressed as well as its development within wider contemporary society. Author Patrik Schumacher offers innovative treatment that enriches architectural theory with a coordinated arsenal of concepts facilitating both detailed analysis and insightful comparisons with other domains; such as art; science and politics. He explores how the various modes of communication comprising architecture depend upon each other; combine; and form a unique subsystem of society that co-evolves with other important autopoietic subsystems like art; science; politics and the economy. The first of two volumes that together present a comprehensive account of architectures autopoiesis; this book elaborates the theory of architecture?s autopoeisis in 8 parts; 50 sections and 200 chapters. Each of the 50 sections poses a thesis drawing a central message from the insights articulated within the respective section. The 200 chapters are gathering and sorting the accumulated intelligence of the discipline according to the new conceptual framework adopted; in order to catalyze and elaborate the new formulations and insights that are then encapsulated in the theses. However; while the theoretical work in the text of the chapters relies on the rigorous build up of a new theoretical language; the theses are written in ordinary language ? with the theoretical concepts placed in brackets. The full list of the 50 theses affords a convenient summary printed as appendix at the end of the book. The second volume completes the analysis of the discourse and further proposes a new agenda for contemporary architecture in response to the challenges and opportunities that confront architectural design within the context of current societal and technological developments.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kindle edition a messBy Chris MorganWhat a pity such an outstanding book should be marred by so many errors. I was told that this edition would be removed from sale until the errors have been corrected. I found errors on almost every page of the text. mostly to do with spacing in the middle of words. and lack of spacing after commas and full stops. The book itself is superb.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Poor Kindle versionBy PhelodI really like the book but the Kindle formatting was a mess. I had at least 4 major glitches that forced me to manually jump to a later page to move on. Otherwise. the material is great and the writing is clear. I may buy the print version so I can see the illustrations better. Great starting point for an overview of Islamic art. But my experience was ruined by bad formatting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good service from vendor and great bookBy Sweet ThingFast service from quality7 vendor. Book was is great condition-shipped fast. I was excited to receive the book. Good book for anyones library.
