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The Visual Dictionary of Interior Architecture and Design Graeme Brooker, Michael Coates and Sally Stone
$24.95
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The Visual Dictionary of Interior Architecture and Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the fields of interior architecture and design.
Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from traditional and contemporary interior architecture.
The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage as well as modern terminology such as Hyper-reality and Sustainability. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as Elevation, Installation, and Function, and conceptual terms including Constructivisim, Minimalism, and Formalism.
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Key features
An invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the field of interior architecture and interior design.
Over 250 terms used in the world of interior architecture and design are fully explained and illustrated.
Beautifully presented with many illustrations to provide added inspiration.
A comprehensive guide for interior architecture and design students, as well as aspiring and practicing interior architects.
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Graeme Brooker is Programme Leader of the Interior Design courses at the Manchester Metropolitan University. Sally Stone is Director of the College of Continuity in Architecture, Manchester School of Architecture. Michael Coates lectures in contextual and critical studies at the School of Design, Manchester Metropolitan University.
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Reviews
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'Useful introductory book to terminology, a good starting point for research, and compact, with a good mix of visuals and text.'
Michele Thomspon, Bishop Burton College, UK'I really liked the size of the book and the idea of an alphabet of terms. An excellent pocket reference, and visual knowledge. This would be useful for the new student just starting his/her studies in Interior Architecture/Design to build up vocabulary.'
Kim Atkins, Chichester College, UK'The definitions are good and easy to understand but I especially like the use of supporting images as examples, moving away from the more traditional format of using drawings as examples, which is sometimes difficult to understand. Overall clear and comprehensive.'
Valerie Mace, London College of Communication, UK'This book informs and educates students on all the relevant and common phrases and terminology of architecture in a simple and straighforward manner. The images and samples that go along with each section are very relevant and in their own way they also suggest topics for further discovery or investigation ... it's only a pity that I didn't have it at the beginning of the year!'
Padraig Cahill, Cavan Institute, Ireland'Clear and explanatory. It covers a broad range of terms and clearly explains them.'
Veronica Hendry, University of Arts London, UK -
Readership: Foundation
978 2 940373 80 2
288 pages
250 colour images
160mm x 120mm
Paperback
October 2008
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