Contemporary architectural entrance space

Author: [UK] Catherine Slantrch / Song Yang / Chen Guanhong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The entrance and passage are usually the first places people look at when observing a building. This book starts with the history of entrances and passages, showcasing 50 entrance designs by world-renowned architects, highlighting the creativity in recent years' entrance and passage designs. It categorically studies the design of entrances and passages: private residences, shops, hotels and museums, interiors, office buildings, churches, and more. Whether simple, awe-inspiring, attractive, or rebellious, entrances have always played a significant role. From ancient times to the present, designers have been exploring the symbolic and aesthetic value of thresholds, main doors, and entrances. The entrance is a fundamental component of a building, but it exhibits astonishingly diverse expressions, often becoming the focal point of the entire structure. This book showcases highly innovative recent entrance designs. It includes over 120 color illustrations and engaging introductions to the history of porches. The book's extensive and detailed information makes it a valuable resource for designers, students, and design enthusiasts.