TOWARDS A DRAPED ARCHITECTURE
Açalya Allmer
Broschiertes Buch

TOWARDS A DRAPED ARCHITECTURE

THEATRICALITY, VIRTUOSITY, AND AMBIGUITY IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

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The motif of drapery considered both literally and in its metaphorical dimensions opens topical questions that are pertinent to the current architectural practice. This book examines the notion of drapery as a metaphor for the billowing surfaces of contemporary architecture emphasizing: its theatrical and festive character; its simultaneous attempt to create ambiguity and curiosity; and its relationship to concepts like autonomy, opacity, and permanency. Finally, it examines how drapery becomes an important means of displaying and celebrating technological virtuosity. In order to demonstrate t...