Anti-object The Dissolution And Disintegration Of Architecture Pdf
'An 'object' is a work of architecture that is expressly cut off from its environment. Objects are not exclusive to any particular architectural style, but objectification has long been central to western architecture. Indeed, it might even be said to be the very strategy by which modernism succeeded in conquering the world. It is all-pervasive because it is consistent with the aim of the prevailing economic system: to transform virtually everything into a commodity.In Anti-Object, Kengo Kuma argues that this mindset prevents us from establishing a healthy relationship with the external world and suggests that an alternative form of architecture is not only desirable but possible as well. His approach is illustrated with a discussion of works by his office in which he has sought, by various tactics, to avoid objectification.
It is all-pervasive because it is consistent with the aim of the prevailing economic system: to transform virtually everything into a commodity.In Anti-Object, Kengo Kuma argues that this mindset prevents us from establishing a healthy relationship with the external world and suggests that an alternative form of architecture is not only.
The ideas embodied in these diverse projects have much in common with the Japanese tradition, not of 'monuments', but of 'weaker' buildings characterised by their use of natural light and natural materials.' -Publisher's website.
Kengo Kuma
An 'object' is a work of architecture that is expressly designed for maximum isolation. While not exclusive to any particular architectural style, objects have been the organizing principle for many modernist and postmodernist works. Indeed, they might even be said to be the very strategy by which modernism succeeded in conquering the world. Why is objectification so wides An 'object' is a work of architecture that is expressly designed for maximum isolation. While not exclusive to any particular architectural style, objects have been the organizing principle for many modernist and postmodernist works. Indeed, they might even be said to be the very strategy by which modernism succeeded in conquering the world.
Why is objectification so widespread? In 'Anti-Object,' Kengo Kuma argues it is because it shares the aims of the prevailing economic system. He suggests and illustrates his alternative to objectification through a discussion of the various stratagems of his work.
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I had been waiting for this book for at least a year. It didn't end up being exactly what I expected it to be, but I'm actually a little glad about that as it leaves me room to write that book someday. However, this book is still the perfect model for everything I'd like to someday do. It adds new dimensions to Kuma's already very respectable work. Kuma lays out the ideas behind projects in a clear and engaging narrative. Now I need to go see these projects.
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I feel like I have to write a better I had been waiting for this book for at least a year. It didn't end up being exactly what I expected it to be, but I'm actually a little glad about that as it leaves me room to write that book someday. However, this book is still the perfect model for everything I'd like to someday do. It adds new dimensions to Kuma's already very respectable work.
Kuma lays out the ideas behind projects in a clear and engaging narrative. Now I need to go see these projects. I feel like I have to write a better review of this book, but not right now.