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The drama of space : spatial sequences and compositions in architecture
Raumdramaturgie. English
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"The experience of architectural spaces is formed by the way they are staged. The Drama of Space examines architectural spaces in terms of spatial dramaturgy, as a repertoire of means and strategie...
"The experience of architectural spaces is formed by the way they are staged. The Drama of Space examines architectural spaces in terms of spatial dramaturgy, as a repertoire of means and strategies for shaping spatial experience. This fundamental approach is presented including detailed analyses of 18 international case studies. The book ends with a systematic presentation of the dramaturgy of space in architectural design"--
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- Creator
- Holger Kleine ; [translation from German into English, Julian Reisenberger]
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- English
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- Basel : Birkhäuser, [2018]
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- 294 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 31 cm
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- 9783035604368, 3035604355, 9783035604351, 3035604312, 9783035604313
- OCLC
- ocn985076546, on1051138336, on1011446180
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Translated into English from the original German.
- Introduction : Why spatial dramaturgy? ; Methodology ; Intention -- Part 1. Basic principles of the dramaturgy of space: three Scuole Grandi in Venice : Introduction : What is a Scuole Grandi? ; The dramaturgy of sequences of surfaces -- The dramaturgy of the formation of rooms -- The dramaturgy of sequences of rooms -- The dramaturgy of spatial configurations -- Part 2. Dramaturgical models : Scenes -- The drama of sound -- Theatrical and cinematic devices -- The dramatic situation -- Tracing spatial dramaturgy in architectural discourse -- Part 3. Dramaturgies of space in contemporary architecture : Developing variation: Berliner Philharmonie -- Tones and overtones: Yale School of Architecture, New Haven, Connecticut -- Four protagonists: Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin -- Welcome, overview, appropriation: Exeter Library, New Hampshire -- Index and excess: Fehrbelliner Platz underground rail pavilion, Berlin -- Revue in fragmented space: Abteiberg Museum, Mönchengladbach -- Transcending the station drama: Thermal baths in Vals -- Linear narrative: La Congiunta, Giornico -- Competition, dominance, compensation, cohabitation: The New Art Gallery, Walsall -- World theatre: The McCormick Tribune Campus Center, ITT, Chicago, Illinois -- Cinematic space: RPAC Recreation & Physical Acitivity Center, Columbus, Ohio -- Acceleration and reprise: Mercedes Benz Museum, Stuttgart -- Stimulating and retarding moments: Langen Foundation, Hombroich -- Still images in a field: Les Bains des Docks, Le Havre -- Rhythms and cycles: Car Park, 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida -- Turning point and moment of recognition: Louvre-Lens -- Creative aura and synaesthesia: Reid Building at the Glasgow School of Art -- Round dance: Children's Nursery, Weiach ; Types of drama -- Part 4. Designing the drama of space : Space : Archetypes ; Configurations ; Body-space relationships ; Arithmetic relationships ; Proportions ; Rhythms ; Correspondences ; Dramaturgical relationships -- Time : Beginnings ; Paths ; Endings ; Scenes ; Sequences ; Dramatic arcs -- Body : Synaesthetics ; Surfaces ; Light ; Views ; Movements ; Intensities -- Figures of time -- The dramatic situation in spatial dramaturgy -- Timeline of the three Scuole Grandi