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Operative Design: A Catalog of Spatial Verbs,New
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The core idea for this book is the use of operative verbs as tools for designing space. These operative verbs abstract the idea of spatial formation to its most basic terms, allowing for an objective approach to create the foundation for subjective spatial design. Examples of these verbs are expand, inflate, nest, wist, lift, embed, merge and many more. Together they form a visual dictionary decoding the syntax of spatial verbs. The verbs are illustrated with threedimensional diagrams and pictures of designs which show the verbs 'in action'.This approach was devised, tested, and applied to architectural studio instruction by Anthony Di Mari and Nora Yoo while teaching at Harvard University's Career Discovery Program in Architecture in 2010. As instructors and as recent graduates, they saw a need for this kind of catalogue from both sides as a reference manual applicable to design students in all stages of their studies, as well as a teaching tool for instructors to help students understand the strong spatial potential of abstract operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main concept of 'Operative Design: A Catalog of Spatial Verbs'? A: The book focuses on using operative verbs as tools for designing space, abstracting spatial formation to its basic terms for an objective approach to subjective spatial design.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Anthony Di Mari and Nora Yoo, who developed this approach during their teaching at Harvard University's Career Discovery Program in Architecture.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I find in this book? A: The book includes three-dimensional diagrams and pictures of designs that illustrate the operative verbs in action.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in architecture? A: Yes, the book serves as a reference manual for design students at all stages, making it suitable for beginners and advanced learners alike.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Operative Design: A Catalog of Spatial Verbs' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2013.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer for architectural design? A: The book presents a visual dictionary of spatial verbs, providing an objective framework to understand and apply abstract operations in spatial design.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.