Table of Contents

Preface to this New Edition. Introduction. Architecture as Intellectual Structure and Identification of Place. Basic Elements of Architecture. Modifying Elements of Architecture. Elements Doing More Than One Thing. Using Things That Are There. Primitive Place Types. Architecture as Making Frames. Geometries of Being. Ideal Geometry. Themes in Spatial Organisation: 1. Space and Structure. 2. Parallel Walls. 3. Axis. 4. Grid. 5. Datum Place. 6. Stratification. 7. Transition, Hierarchy, Heart. 8. In-between. 9. Inhabited Wall. 10. Hidden. 11. Refuge and Prospect. Temples and Cottages. How Analysis Can Help Design. Postscript. Acknowledgements. Bibliography and References. Index.

About the Author

Simon Unwin is Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He has lived in Great Britain and Australia, and taught or lectured on his work in China, Israel, India, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Analysing Architecture’s international relevance is indicated by its translation into various languages and its adoption for architecture courses around the world. Now retired, Simon Unwin continues to teach at The Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff, UK.

Reviews

"Probably the best introductory book on architecture."Andrew Higgott, Lecturer in Architecture, University of East London, UK"A truly amazing book on how to analyze a building. A must read for all young architects."Fatema, Goodreads.com