Construct

Large Everyday Architecture
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-85986-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 298 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Research in Architecture

Construct introduces a new category of architecture and engineering in our cities. These structures are highly visible yet often ignored, large-scale and built without traditional designers. They are characterized by substantial technical innovation and expertise, embedded in the everyday lives of thousands of urban citizens, and serve as embodiments of cultural and political meanings. These constructions represent an overlooked but significant aspect of our urban landscape, combining technical advancement with cultural significance despite their often anonymous design origins.

The opening chapter introduces “Construct” as an architectural, academic and methodological concept, including its interdiscipinary approach combining history, critical theory, ethnography and visual studies. Six independent chapters then explore specific recent manifestations around the world – the Øresund bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö, tower cranes in Dubai, Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Venice skatepark in Los Angeles, Limehouse Link tunnel in London, and the Singapore Flyer observation wheel in Singapore. Each is interpreted in its own context, and as a manifestation of its shared architectural typology worldwide.

Construct will appeal to those interested in the architecture, urbanism and experience of contemporary cities worldwide, and particularly those working the fields of architecture, media studies, planning, sociology and urban geography.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Borden, Iain

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Berufspraxis
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Geschichte der Architektur, Baugeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gestaltung, Darstellung, Bautechnik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Construct: an Introduction 2. Bridge: Copenhagen, Malmö and Øresund 3. Crane: Dubai, UAE 4. Intersection: Shibuya, Tokyo 5. Skatepark: Venice, Los Angeles 6. Tunnel: Limehouse, London 7. Wheel: Marina Bay, Singapore

Über Autor(innen)

Iain Borden is Professor of Architecture & Urban Culture, and Vice-Dean Education, at The Bartlett, University College London. He is the author and co-editor of over 15 books on architecture, cities and urban experience.