Intercultural Architecture: The Philosophy of Symbiosis
Kisho Kurokawa • AIA • ISBN-13 978‑1558350359
Intercultural Architecture: The Philosophy of Symbiosis
ISBN-10: 1558350357 · ISBN-13: 978‑1558350359 · 1991
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Charles Jencks explores the intersection of Eastern and Western design traditions, proposing a philosophy of symbiosis within the built environment. Through a curated collection of 90 color and 76 black-and-white illustrations, the text examines how global architectural practices can synthesize disparate cultural values into a cohesive, pluralistic aesthetic. This volume serves as a critical inquiry into the cross-pollination of architectural theory and the evolution of global design paradigms.
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