World Heritage Site: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Type: Book
Publication Identifier: WHEC5F9A0B2D2
Summary
Architectural Topographies offers a groundbreaking analysis of the relationship between architecture and landscape, providing a critical dictionary that explores how buildings interact with their surroundings. The work presents 50 case studies by 46 renowned architects, using sectional drawings to illustrate key concepts such as the physical and material connections between construction and ground, methods for transforming landscapes, and the implications of these approaches on architectural design. This innovative approach allows readers to recognize, analyze, and invent solutions by comparing how different architects position their work in relation to the ground plane, offering a unique perspective on modern architectural movements.
Citation
Berlanda, T. (2014). Architectural Topographies (, Ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315813196
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