Superdutch

Propelled by the popular success of Rem Koolhaas, Dutch architecture is basking in critical and commercial success across the globe. This phone-book sized collection features all of the key players in Dutch architecture, presenting their work through detailed drawings and stunning photography. Super Dutch is graphic proof why this small handful of practitoners is shaping the future direction of architecture.

Existentialism; Urbanism; Aporia; Deontic; Tabula Rasa; Hyperspace; Heterotopia; Metareality; Structuralism... What does it all mean? The unique language used in architectural theory – both in speech and writing – can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students. Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders. It includes: definitions of over 200 terms clear cross-references illustrations throughout. It is an essential pocket-sized resource for students and practitioners alike.

1960, following as it did the last CIAM meeting, signalled a turning point for the Modern Movement. From then on, architecture was influenced by seminal texts by Aldo Rossi and Robert Venturi, and gave rise to the first revisionary movement following Modernism. Bringing together leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive, critical overview of the developments in architecture from 1960 to 2010. It consists of two parts: the first section providing a presentation of major movements in architecture after 1960, and the second, a geographic survey that covers a wide range of territories around the world. This book not only reflects the different perspectives of its various authors, but also charts a middle course between the 'aesthetic' histories that examine architecture solely in terms of its formal aspects, and the more 'ideological' histories that subject it to a critique that often skirts the discussion of its formal aspects.

In establishing a professorship in Design & Politics at Delft University of Technology, the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment has launched a program of education, research and practice for the spatial design of the Netherlands, aimed at reinforcing the interaction between design and politics. The purpose of this book is to offer inspiration and an organizing framework for that program, based on history, reflection, policy and, just as importantly, ambition. The book traces the history of the Netherlands' thinkers, makers and builders. It provides an understanding of how the roles and relationships in Dutch spatial planning have been transformed, and of the ideals, systems and processes that have been strengthened through confrontation. And it reflects on the situation today. Through excerpts from conversations with designers, officials, decision-makers, researchers and other experts, the editors seek to demonstrate the array of narratives in the Netherlands and abroad. Challenges in Dutch politics and design, whether minor or major, reflect these narratives and the confrontation between them. Such confrontation is essential, not just to foster thoughtful deliberation but also to uncover alternatives, eventualities and potentials.

This book explores the broad issue of Postmodernism and tells the story of the movement that has changed the face of architecture over the last forty years. In this completely rewritten edition of his seminal work, Charles Jencks brings the history of architecture up to date and shows how demands for a new and complex architecture, aided by computer design, have led to more convivial, sensuous, and articulate buildings around the world.

Publicity is essential for any practice to keep afloat and continue attracting commissions, as even modest jobs often come in through recommendation and reputation. This is the first comprehensive and accessible guide for any archite who wants to wise up on their PR. The book reveals varying forms of PR support and looks at how these operate within a variety of office cultures, letting you in on what happens behind the scenes. Anecdotal evidence of what can work for you provides first hand evidence which steers clear of corporate style bullet point guidelines. Thus, case studies, interviews of publicists and also the press is used to corroborate other information. This is the first book to give a comprehensive and accessible account of the way publicity can work for architectural firms of any size It is illustrated with case studies of the way that very different architectural projects have been promoted worldwide, from the Guggenheim to the wobbly bridge Provides essential information on the way that publicity can be dealt with in small and large offices alike Features interviews with people who are working in PR at every level, from individuals working alone to large practices with entire PR departments