Inseminations
Seeds for Architectural Thought| By: | Juhani Pallasmaa; Matteo Zambelli |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781119622185 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781119622239 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2020 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A collection of the writing of the highly influential architect, Juhani Pallasmaa, presented in short, easily accessible, and condensed ideas ideal for students
Juhani Pallasmaa is one of Finland’s most distinguished architects and architectural thinkers, publishing around 60 books and several hundred essays and shorter pieces over his career. His influential works have inspired undergraduate and postgraduate students of architecture and related disciplines for decades. In this compilation of excerpts of his writing, readers can discover his key concepts and thoughts in one easily accessible, comprehensive volume.
Inseminations: Seeds for Architectural Thought is a delightful collection of thoughtful ideas and compositions that float between academic essay and philosophical reflection. Wide in scope, it offers entries covering: atmospheres; biophilic beauty; embodied understanding; imperfection; light and shadow; newness and nowness; nostalgia; phenomenology of architecture; sensory thought; silence; time and eternity; uncertainty, and much more.
- Makes the wider work of Pallasmaa accessible to students across the globe, introducing them to his key concepts and thoughts
- Exposes students to a broad range of issues on which Pallasmaa has a view
- Features an alphabetized structure that makes serendipitous discovery or linking of concepts more likely
- Presents material in short, condensed manner that can be easily digested by students
Inseminations: Seeds for Architectural Thought will appeal to undergraduate students in architecture, design, urban studies, and related disciplines worldwide.