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Aquatecture : architecture and water /
Aquatecture: Architecture and Water examines the concept of aquatecture from both historical and contemporary viewpoints. The book is comprised of six chapters that discuss topics concerning architecture in aquatic environment. Chapter 1 reviews cultural and historical context that shaped the unders...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Architectural Press,
1986.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Aquatecture: Architecture and Water; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Water Context; The classical world; The Islamic world; The Chinese-Japanese tradition; The urban context; Water features and water activities; Visual and literary images; Marine life and ecology; Chapter 2. Urban Waterfront: Maritime Cities; Classical quays; Medieval maritime trade; Fortified harbour towns; Venice; Holland and the Low Countries; Ideal cities and city planning; Post-medieval port cities; The industrialised waterfront; Colonial and American settlements
- North American port settlementsWaterfront industry and commerce; Rotterdam; Chapter 3. Urban Water front: Water Corridors; Urban rivers; Inland waterways in Britain; Bridges; Chapter 4. Water Environment: Resorts; Resorts; British seaside; American resorts; European seaside; Promenades and seaside structures; Accommodation, entertainment and beach facilities; The pier; Marina communities; Languedoc-Roussillon; Water fun parks and leisure centres; Chapter 5. Water Environment: Water Features; Classical fountains and urban gardens; Islamic tradition; Moghul India and Hindu water context
- The Chinese-Japanese traditionRenaissance and Baroque; French gardens and Le N�otre; Parks and industrialisation; Expositions; American mini-parks; Chapter 6. Water Environment: Water Techniques and Water Space; Water surface; Wave machines; Flume rides and chutes; Adventure pools and kiddies' pools; Cascades and waterfalls; Jets, sprays and water curtains; Water containers; Context; Water space; Conclusion; Index