Old Buildings, New Ideas by Franoise Bollack - 9781914124693

Name: Old Buildings, New Ideas by Franoise Bollack - 9781914124693
Brand: RIBA Publishing

RIBA Publishing

Old Buildings, New IdeasA Selective Architectural History of Additions, Adaptations, Reuse and Design Invention\nAuthor(s): Franoise Bollack\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: RIBA Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: RIBA Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781914124693, 978-1914124693\nSynopsis\nSome architectural transformations are modest, some are revolutionary. Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, this book explores works which transform existing buildings to build a way forward, through adaptations, additions and visual shifts. Examining 30 buildings across Europe, North America and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, it demonstrates the creative possibilities of working with existing buildings. The book reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly in a state of becoming. As we face a climate emergency, it taps into our deep c.