The Function of Ornament
This book represents a return to architectural research as drawing. If it's a harbinger for 2007, I'm excited to see what else Actar and whoever else dares to draw can come up with. --ArchinectThe Function of Ornament is a primer for the digital age, with Foreign Office Architects Farshid Moussavi demonstrating how the computer is as fine a form generator as any pattern book. --Wallpaper Magazine-- A remarkable array of forms. --Metropolis MagazineUndeniably powerful. -- Architect's JournalA compelling study of affect manifest in clearly presented case studies with savy representations of various architectural techniques. --DocumentsA thoroughly and beautifully illustrated book that gives a broad overview of the various affects achieved by mostly contemporary buildings. --ArchidoseA thoroughly and beautifully illustrated book that gives a broad overview of the various affects achieved by mostly contemporary buildings. --ArchidoseThe impressive array of diagrams are extremely clear and useful... If you are looking for component and systems analysis of projects such as Future Systems' amorphous Selfridges Department Store or Herzog and de Meuron's embossed copper skin at the De Young Museum; look no further. --Death By ArchitectureA thoroughly and beautifully illustrated book that gives a broad overview of the various affects achieved by mostly contemporary buildings. --ArchidoseThe impressive array of diagrams are extremely clear and useful... If you are looking for component and systems analysis of projects such as Future Systems' amorphous Selfridges Department Store or Herzog and de Meuron's embossed copper skin at the De Young Museum; look no further. --Death By Architecture