So much writing about architecture tends to evaluate it on the basis of its intentions: how closely it corresponds to the artistic will of the designer; the technical skills of the builder; or whether it reflects the spirit of the place and time in which it was built; making it not much more than the willful (or even subconscious) assemblage of objects that result from design and construction techniques. Renowned writer and thinker David Leatherbarrow; in this groundbreaking new book; argues for a richer and more profound; but also simpler; way of thinking about architecture; namely on the basis of how it performs. Not simply how it functions; but how it acts; "its manner of existing in the world;" including its effects on the observers and inhabitants of a building as well as on the landscape that situates it. In the process; Leatherbarrow transforms our way of discussing buildings from a passive technical or programmatic assessment to a highly active and engaged examination of the lives and performances; intended and otherwise; of buildings.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good old times with Jim and IngridBy Christel MayerIn 1964. my husband and I met Jim at the Riddle Paddock. where he was performing on Saturday nights. singing old sailor ballads. many famous singers songs and where he eventually progressed to writing his own. kind of tough guy songs. which Ingrid and I hated. We became very good friends over a period of 8 years. really enjoying each others personalities. which were a good mix of German. Italian. Jewish and Wasp and a lot of personality which was constantly expressed in our lifestyles. Jim was a teacher in an all black school and could bring an audience to pieces. imitating the poor kids accents. Ingrid was an art student at Moore College of Art. very talented. my husband was a medial student at the University of Pennsylvania and I was the super supporter. working as a med technician during the day and filling in as a waitress at the the Riddle Paddock 2 or 3 times a week working until wee hours. but bringing home the bacon. I was smart and talented also and we all enjoyed many eves in our row house in Philadelphia. me cooking and Jim playing and singing.Turning the clock forward. I filed for a divorce. Jim was killed in the plane crash. I went to his funeral and mostly destroyed with grief. I went on a lone journey in my VW bug all over Mexico . driving a total of 30k miles throughout the country. sightseeing. studying art. living here and there and hearing Jims music in the weirdest places. i.e. the dschungel in Palenque. I would just stop in my tracks. smile and listen to Jim. Yes. he made it all the way to the dschungels of Chiapas. where I ended up studying Maya Art.....Turning the clock forwardIngrid always wanted to be married to a Dr or lawyer and so she did!What I cant warm up to is the fact that Jim was just being harvested like a good crop to make that money! I find this extremely unethical and immoral to so loosely disclose all intimacies and a persons faults to the world. Maybe anger does many foolish things. It takes two to tango and no. Ingrid was no saint! Rather. both of them had a lot of character in their own right. Ingrid was a talented artist. singer and as it sounds from her books. became a published chef. devoted wife and mother and restaurateur. That is a huge accomplishment. Congrats Ing. I too have accomplished a lot. but David died. not in Vietnam. but from suicide afterwards. Christel1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but a little clunckyBy SooslesIt was wonderful to hear the story behind the songs and reminded me of just how good they were. There was something a bit clunky about the writing style and I have to say some doubts about conversational details that just seemed. well. too detailed to be recalled or reported. It left me wanting an epilogue of what finally happened with all the contracts etc. but I guess his life left us all wanting an epilogue.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Photographs and Memories...By Tom W. ChilekWonderful book! Ingrid Croce and Jimmy Rock did a wonderful job in telling the unique story of a great singer and songwriter that was gone too soon. His death was such a tragedy. but his legacy and music will continue to live for future generations to enjoy. :)
