New directions in tropical Asian architecture / by Philip Goad (author), Anoma Pieris (author), Patrick Bingham-Hall (author).
Material type:
- 0-7946-0318-1
- Architecture, Tropical--Southeast Asia
- Architecture, Domestic--Southeast Asia
- Architecture--Southeast Asia--History--20th century
- Interior decoration--Southeast Asia--History--20th century
- Fine Arts, Bachelor of. Asian Architecture. Interior Decoration
- Architecture, Bachelor of Science in. Asian Architecture. Interior Decoration
- (DAFA) NA. 7117 .T74 .2005 G573
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Foundation University Library Circulation | (DAFA) NA 7117 T74 .2005 G573 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Link to resource | Available | The architecture of the West is well-known and recognizable across the world. The architecture of Southeast Asia, which is inspired by environment and a thriving and distinct culture, is a hidden pearl in the world of architectural design. In New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture, author Philip Goad explores a region and an architecture that is complex and thriving. Featuring extended profiles of the regions most innovative and influential architects, this book covers a full complement of their recent projects in tropical Asia with plans, drawings, beautiful full-color photographs and insightful text. Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and rethinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 color photographs in this book will put you in beach front scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; dreaming pool side at glamorous luxury hotels; relaxing in a gorgeous contemporary home; and finally, will bring you face to face with the most innovative architectural concepts in all of Asia. | 0052025003014 |
Includes index.
Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and re-thinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 color photographs in this book put you in beachfront scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; you laze dreamily, poolside, in glamorous luxury hotels; and finally, you come face to face with the most innovative concepts in all of Asia.
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