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Old Buildings, New Designs: Architectural Transformations (Architecture Briefs)
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Increasingly, architects are hired to design new work for existing structures. Whether for reasons of preservation, sustainability, or costeffectiveness, the movement to reuse buildings presents a variety of design challenges and opportunities. Old Buildings, New Designs is an Architecture Brief devoted to working within a given architectural fabric from the technical issues that arise from aging construction to the controversy generated by the various project stakeholders to the unique aesthetic possibilities created through the juxtaposition of old and new.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Old Buildings, New Designs'? A: The book focuses on the challenges and opportunities architects face when designing new work for existing structures, emphasizing preservation, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Old Buildings, New Designs'? A: The author of the book is Charles Bloszies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Old Buildings, New Designs' published? A: The book was published on November 2, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Old Buildings, New Designs' suitable for architecture students? A: Yes, the book is suitable for architecture students as it provides insights into architectural transformations and the reuse of buildings.
- Q: Does the book cover technical issues related to aging constructions? A: Yes, the book addresses the technical issues that arise from aging constructions as part of its exploration of architectural transformations.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Buildings.
- Q: Are there any unique aesthetic possibilities discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the unique aesthetic possibilities created through the juxtaposition of old and new architectural elements.