The architecture of Rasem Badran : narratives on people and place / James Steele.

By:

Steele, James, 1943-

Contributor(s):

Badran, Rasem, 1945-

Material type: Text

TextNew York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2005Description: 256 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780500342060 (hbk.)
0500342067 (hbk.)

Other title:

Rasem Badran

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

22 720.92 S.J.A

LOC classification:

NA1479.8.B33 S74 2005

Online resources:

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction: Representing a Diverse Reality with a Single Identity -- A Narrative on People, Place and Culture -- Creative Heritage and the Return to the East -- Houses and Housing -- The Fourth Dimension is the Spirit -- Preserving a Living History -- An Earthly Paradise -- Rediscovering the Islamic City -- Index

Summary: "The architecture of Rasem Badran is human-scaled - one that responds to its environment and meets the social and cultural requirements of the people who use it. For the first time, this book provides an overview of the work of one who could be seen as the natural successor to the seminal Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy." "This book brings together the architect's own dramatic collection of drawings, plans and photographs, many seen here for the first time. A comprehensive chronology of Badran's work completes this survey of one of the most influential and revolutionary architects of our time."--BOOK JACKET.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main library B9	Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Architectural)	720.92 S.J.A (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00010729

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255) and index.

Introduction: Representing a Diverse Reality with a Single Identity --
A Narrative on People, Place and Culture --
Creative Heritage and the Return to the East --
Houses and Housing --
The Fourth Dimension is the Spirit --
Preserving a Living History --
An Earthly Paradise --
Rediscovering the Islamic City --
Index

"The architecture of Rasem Badran is human-scaled - one that responds to its environment and meets the social and cultural requirements of the people who use it. For the first time, this book provides an overview of the work of one who could be seen as the natural successor to the seminal Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy." "This book brings together the architect's own dramatic collection of drawings, plans and photographs, many seen here for the first time. A comprehensive chronology of Badran's work completes this survey of one of the most influential and revolutionary architects of our time."--BOOK JACKET.

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