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Origins of Architectural Pleasure,Used
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Do survival instincts have anything to do with our architectural choicesour liking for a certain room, a special stairway, a plaza in a particular city? In this engaging study Grant Hildebrand discusses ways in which architectural forms emulate some archetypal settings that humans have found appealingand useful to survivalfrom ancient times to the present.Speculating that nature has 'designed' us to prefer certain conditions and experiences, Hildebrand is interested in how the characteristics of our most satisfying built environments mesh with Darwinian selection. In examining the appeal of such survivalbased characteristics he cites architectural examples spanning five continents and five millennia. Among those included are the Palace of Minos, the Alhambra, Wells cathedral, the Shinto shrine at Ise, the Piazza San Marco, Brunelleschi's Pazzi Chapel, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, a Seattle condominium, and recent houses by Eric Owen Moss and Arne Bystrom.Just what characteristics bestow evolutionary benefits? 'Refuge and prospect' offer a protective place of concealment close to a foraging and hunting ground. 'Enticement' invites the safe exploration of an informationrich setting where worthwhile discoveries await. 'Peril' elicits an emotion of pleasurable fear and so tests and increases our competence in the face of danger: thus the attraction of a skyscraper or a house poised over a vertiginous ravine. 'Order and complexity' tease our intuitions for sorting complex information into survivaluseful categories.Gracefully written, with excellent illustrations that complement the text, Origins of Architectural Pleasure will open the reader's eyes to new ways of seeing a home, a workplace, a vacation setting, even a particular table in a restaurant. It also suggests important design considerations for buildings with a more pressing mandate for human appeal, such as hospitals, retirement homes, and hospices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure'? A: The book explores how survival instincts influence our architectural choices and preferences, examining the relationship between human psychology and architectural design.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure'? A: The author of the book is Grant Hildebrand.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure' contain? A: The book contains 174 pages.
- Q: When was 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure' published? A: The book was published on June 30, 1999.
- Q: What are some architectural examples discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various architectural examples, including the Palace of Minos, the Alhambra, Wells Cathedral, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater.
- Q: Is 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure' suitable for design professionals? A: Yes, the book offers insights that are beneficial for design professionals, particularly in understanding human preferences in architectural settings.
- Q: What themes does the book cover regarding architecture? A: The book covers themes such as refuge and prospect, enticement, peril, and the relationship between order and complexity in architectural design.
- Q: Is this book considered a first edition? A: Yes, 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure' is labeled as the First Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Origins of Architectural Pleasure' fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of Criticism, particularly focusing on architectural criticism.