Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture

Author: Vittorio
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This outstanding research work is the first volume of a series of timely essays on the background of modern architectural theory. The concepts to be elucidated in this book are too complex to be demonstrated through an exhibition. The argumentation unfolds gradually, like curtains slowly rising, revealing the overall structure of the discussion point by point, one argument after another. May readers be able to understand the ideas the author wishes to convey and see what lies behind the curtains! This is one of Vittorio's highly influential works on architectural theory. The author argues that architecture has a deficiency. Outstanding architectural works are necessarily contradictory and complex, rather than purely binary or simple. Abundance of meaning surpasses simplicity, and even chaos with vitality outweighs apparent unity. Ludwig Mies once famously said, "Less is more," but Vittorio believes, "More is not less." The book presents fresh perspectives, compelling arguments, and is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, making it a valuable read for both professional architects and amateur enthusiasts. This is one of Vittorio's highly influential works on architectural theory. The author argues that architecture has a deficiency, and outstanding architectural works are necessarily contradictory and complex, rather than purely binary or simple. Abundance of meaning surpasses simplicity, and even chaos with vitality outweighs apparent unity.