Building: Form, Space, and Order (Second Edition)

Author: Cheng Da jin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Since its publication, this book has received widespread acclaim and remained a bestseller for over three decades, serving as a go-to reference for architects across generations. It is hailed as the "Bible of Architecture." Many architects and architecture students have drawn significant inspiration from this book. Each page features meticulously arranged hand-drawn illustrations and graphics, each a standalone masterpiece, offering endless insights. The book covers architectural theory, history, and design works, making it a comprehensive and illustrated architectural encyclopedia. The second edition has been personally revised and expanded by the author, with the original horizontal layout converted to vertical, and a comprehensive glossary added for easier reference, making it even more user-friendly as an architectural encyclopedia.
The Chinese edition was produced to highlight the book's exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, using advanced printing and plate-making techniques to faithfully reproduce the author's original lines and compositional beauty. At the same time, the English text is retained, allowing readers to compare and contrast the languages, ensuring accuracy while improving English reading skills. From this perspective, the book also serves as an engaging and attractive learning tool for professional English in architecture. Overall, not only is the original English edition a heavyweight classic, but the Chinese translation faithfully preserves the original's illustrated charm. The bilingual layout further enhances the book's value.