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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
A Stereotomic Struggle, Jim Roche
A Stereotomic Struggle, Jim Roche
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Stone in architecture has “territorial and political implications” as its use and designation impact the human rights of the indigenous population. The craft of stereotomy is not just bequeathed from the Crusaders or more recent imperial colonists but has a diverse blended history that is deeply ingrained in Palestinian built culture. Such theses inform the experimental work of Elial and Yusef Anastas, two brother architects who operate from Bethlehem what they term a counter hegemonic practice with the stated aim of “decolonising architecture”.
Rhyme Or Reason:That Is The Question?, Jim Roche
Rhyme Or Reason:That Is The Question?, Jim Roche
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Noting that “the aesthetic should not be limited merely to the way things look” the organisers of this conference sought “in part to address the discursive limitation in architecture and related subjects by broadening the aesthetic discourse beyond questions relating to purely visual phenomena in order to include those derived from all facets of human experience”.
So where does etchics come in? Well, the introductory brochure noted that most philosophical trained aestheticians will say that “the aesthetic is everything” hinting perhaps of the necessity for a more haptic experience of architecture. It also drew on Wittgenstein’s quote that “ethics and …
Alternative Practice: Research In Architecture Colloquium, Noel Brady
Alternative Practice: Research In Architecture Colloquium, Noel Brady
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Report on Colluquim on Architectural Research held at UCD in 2011. Also reporting on formation on AIARG representing architectural researchers on the Island of Ireland as well as introducing the first AIARG Annual Conference held at DIT in January 2012.
The Thinking Hand: Book Review, Jim Roche
The Thinking Hand: Book Review, Jim Roche
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In this new book Juhani Pallasmaa continues his phenomenological exploration begun in ‘The Eyes of the Skin (2005)’, with the ‘Thinking Hand’ here proffered as a metaphor for his contention that all our senses, have innate imbedded crucial skills which help us perform the most basic daily tasks – and to create inspired works of art and architecture.
Auf Der Suche Nach Einer Authentischen Architektur; Ein Gespräch Mit Glenn Murcutt Und Juhani Pallasmaa, Noel Brady
Auf Der Suche Nach Einer Authentischen Architektur; Ein Gespräch Mit Glenn Murcutt Und Juhani Pallasmaa, Noel Brady
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The article is a record of a conversation on architectural ethics between the author and Glenn Murcutt and Juhani Pallasmaa.
Lost In Translation: Words And Buildings, Noel Brady
Lost In Translation: Words And Buildings, Noel Brady
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Review of book; Words & buildings - a vocabulary of modern architecture, by Adrian Forty
Villa Le Lac: Une Petite Maison, Noel Brady
Villa Le Lac: Une Petite Maison, Noel Brady
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An exploration of the small villa, Une Petit Maison by le Corbusier, outling the basis for its design and execution and place in its landscape.
Liss Ard, Co. Cork, Noel Brady
Liss Ard, Co. Cork, Noel Brady
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Description and review of art park at Liss Ard in Cork.