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Asian architecture / Michelle Galindo.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Salenstein, Switzerland] : Braun, 2010Description: 511 p. : col. ill., plans (some col.) 30 cmISBN:
  • 9783037680476
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NA 1460 .G133 2010
Summary: The "Asian Architecture" provides historical and sociological background required for building in Asia, such as Feng Shui, holes in building structures for flying dragons and abodes for spirits. It also presents the transformation of Asian architecture as diverse cultures move towards a synthesis of ideas and styles reconciling tradition and modernity. Significantly, it highlights the work of remarkable and emerging architects like Herzog and Meuran's National Stadium in Beijing, Adrian Smith's Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and Tezuka Architects' Woods of Net.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana NA 1460 .G133 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA2012002063

Includes index.

The "Asian Architecture" provides historical and sociological background required for building in Asia, such as Feng Shui, holes in building structures for flying dragons and abodes for spirits. It also presents the transformation of Asian architecture as diverse cultures move towards a synthesis of ideas and styles reconciling tradition and modernity. Significantly, it highlights the work of remarkable and emerging architects like Herzog and Meuran's National Stadium in Beijing, Adrian Smith's Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and Tezuka Architects' Woods of Net.

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