Ladder -- Material Form Construction

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Features: "Alan Blakely, 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, in the form of photographs and illustrations, presents the structural forms and design characteristics of stairs in different historical periods—from the temples of ancient Greek gods to the palaces of the Renaissance to ceremonial stairs in modern architecture—along with the evolution of their role in buildings. This book is a valuable reference for architects, interior designers, and students and faculty of related disciplines in architectural schools.