Stair

Stairs are studied, analyzed, and cataloged by means of an endless variety of visual references, from ancient times to modern developments.

Elevator

Lifts are studied, analyzed, and cataloged by means of an endless variety of visual references, from ancient times to modern developments.

Window

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9788891013019

Collation

164 S. : überw. Ill. u. graph. Darst. p.

Series Title

Elements [of Architecture],

Call Number

720 Dir w

Toilet

Toilets are studied, analyzed, and cataloged by means of an endless variety of visual references, from ancient times to modern developments.

Door

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Ceiling

Ceilings are studied, analyzed, and cataloged by means of an endless variety of visual references, from ancient times to modern developments.

Floor

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Fireplace

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Escalator

Escalators are studied, analyzed, and cataloged by means of an endless variety of visual references, from ancient times to modern developments.

Preservation is overtaking us

Preservation is Overtaking Us brings together two lectures given by Rem Koolhaas at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, along with a response (framed as a supplement to the original lectures) by Jorge Otero-Pailos. In the first essay Koolhaas describes alternative strategies for preserving Beijing, China. The second talk marks the inaugural Paul Spe…

Small, medium, large, extra-large : Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Rem…

S, M, L, XL presents a selection of the remarkable visionary design work produced by the Dutch firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) and its acclaimed founder, Rem Koolhaas, in its first twenty years. The book's title is also its framework: projects and essays are arranged according to scale. While Small and Medium address issues ranging from the domestic to the public, Large focus…

Wall

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Ramp

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Balcony

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