Architectural Color Design

Author: Zhang Weicheng et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-03-24
Features: Architectural design is a comprehensive art. Color is one of the artistic means that architects rely on in the process of architectural design. This book starts by exploring the connection between color theory and architectural practice, focusing on summarizing the application techniques of color in architectural design while also discussing the stylistic tendencies and morphological characteristics of architectural color design from a conceptual level. The authors use an overview of color principles as the basis for their analysis, explaining the fundamental knowledge of architectural color. They elaborate on the basic principles and application techniques of architectural color design from aspects such as the color design of the external environment, the color design of individual buildings, the color design of the internal environment, and the combination of architectural color design with material application. Additionally, they analyze these concepts through rich case studies of renowned works. The book is illustrated with visuals and includes various charts and tables related to colorology and material science, which are highly beneficial for readers.