| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 170 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Some architectural transformations are modest, some are revolutionary. Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, this book explores works which transform existing buildings to build a way forward, through adaptations, additions and visual shifts. Examining 30 buildings across Europe, North America and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, it demonstrates the creative possibilities of working with existing buildings. The book reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly in a state of becoming. As we face a climate emergency, it taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings. Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images, it provides an alternative to the dominant view which sees conservation and preservation of historic buildings as a 20th century creation. |
| Biography |
Fraṅoise Astorg Bollack is an architect, architectural historian and an educator. She is a practicing architect and the founder of Fraṅoise Bollack Architects, whose practice focuses on the design opportunities of working with existing buildings. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 20, 2023). |
| Subject |
Buildings -- Remodeling for other use.
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Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction.
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Buildings -- Additions.
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Constructions -- Agrandissements. (CaQQLa)201-0192279 |
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additions (building divisions) (CStmoGRI)aat300445666 |
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ARCHITECTURE / General |
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Architecture (OCoLC)fst00813346 |
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Architecture and history (OCoLC)fst00813563 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Bollack, Françoise Astorg. Old building, new ideas. London : RIBA Publishing, [2023] 1914124693 (OCoLC)1381295104 |
| ISBN |
9781032646763 electronic book |
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1032646764 electronic book |
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1914124693 hardcover |
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9781914124693 hardcover |
| Standard No. |
10.4324/9781032646763 doi |
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