Architectural Colour in the Professional Palette (9780415597098)

How do architects use color? Do they adopt a different strategy or starting point for every project? Do they gradually cultivate individual color palettes, which develop alongside their body of built work? Do they utilize, or are they aware of, the body of theoretical work that underpins the use of color in the past, and forms the basis of most of the color systems commercially available today?

Informed by the author's thirty years in architectural practice and academia, this book investigates, documents and analyzes the work of a number of contemporary architects in order to respond to these questions and provide a clear reference of contemporary color use. The book suggests a holistic approach to the integration of color in architecture; through a series of thematic essays, the text explores and reveals underlying principles in color design and application. Case studies include:


AHMM
Caruso St John
Erich Wiesner and Otto Steidle
Gigon/Guyer
O'Donnell + Tuomey
Sauerbruch Hutton
Steven Holl
UN Studio.

The book provides clear insights into how particular contemporary architects use color confidently and intelligently as an integral part of their design philosophy, in conjunction with their choices of materials and finishes.

Offering a stimulating view of the history of color theory, and pragmatic advice to practicing architects, this book will be inspiring to both design professionals and students.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 236 pages
• Dimensions 189 x 246 x 12.7mm | 675.85g
• Publication date 26 Jul 2012
• Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Imprint Routledge
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition Statement 1st ed.
• Illustrations note 139 color halftones and 4 line drawings
• ISBN10 0415597099
• ISBN13 9780415597098
• Bestsellers rank 2,022,681

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