Architecture ? a discipline dominated by materials Materials and their finishes lend buildings and interiors their distinctive characters. Yet, which criteria persuade architects to use or not use a particular material? How do they find the right one among a seamlessly endless a…
"This book presents a study and catalogue of the early Christian stone architectural decorations from the Negev Desert (Israel). This work is based on the largest sample of decorated architectural elements from the Byzantine Negev (4th-7th century CE) to have been comparatively …
This book presents a study and catalogue of the early Christian stone architectural decorations from the Negev Desert (Israel). This work is based on the largest sample of decorated architectural elements from the Byzantine Negev (4th-7th century CE) to have been comparatively s…
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Best of Detail: Glass combines highlights from DETAIL and DETAILgreen on the topic of ''Glass, Transparency and Translucence''. Starting with fundamental questions, the book offers a theoretical basis, details on many practically implemented projects, and plenty of inspiration a…
"A survey of houses, churches, schools, public and commercial buildings with notes on the materials used, the architects concerned, the use of prefabricated ironmongery and the influence of European styles."
