Ladder-----Material. Form. Structure

Author: (English) Blanc A. (English) Blanc S. Xie Jianzhuang Huang Jiankang Zhu Qing
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Alan Blanc, without any hesitation about methodological doubts, bravely embarked on this exploratory work. This book extensively incorporates numerous clear diagrams and flat design plans, filled with a spirit of pragmatism and practical exploration. For every learner, it is an excellent introductory textbook." – Architect magazine "A design guide worth serious study, with the entire structure emphasizing pragmatism over organization. An outstanding work." – Detail magazine "A book brimming with imagination—the best way to approach this book is to pick it up and not put it down." – Architectural Review magazine The book, through the forms of photographs and illustrations, presents in chronological order the structural forms and aesthetic characteristics of stairs in different historical periods, from the ancient Greek temple stairs to the Renaissance mansions to the ceremonial stairs in modern architecture, as well as the transformation of the role of stairs in buildings. This book can serve as a reference for architects, interior designers, and students and teachers of related disciplines in architectural institutions.