The contents of the book will highlight the differences between the design and engineering disciplines ndash; strengths and flaws. It will also illustrate examples of interdisciplinary interactions. Any false dichotomies will be revealed and the many non-linear processes borne out of challenging conventions between traditional and new modes of practice will be revealed. Projects based on a body of experience spanning many years will be selected to support experimentation that goes beyond an undisciplined search for originality; innovation and creativity. In addition to writings from Hanif Kara and Daniel Bosia contributions will be sought from specialists in the field who have played a role in the operations of P.artreg; at AKT II ndash; past and present ndash; qualifying them to disseminate and distribute a particular form of lsquo;knowledgersquo;. Features work of architectural practices: Adjaye Associates; Foster + Partners; Heatherwick Studio; HOK; Serie Architects; Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects. In addition to AKT II; it will encompass the work of engineers and engineering consultants such as: Arup; Cecil Balmond; Buckminster Fuller; Buro Happold; Pier Luigi Nervi and Peter Rice.
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