Form & Purpose
Moshe Safdie • Houghton Mifflin • ISBN-13 978‑0395316634
Form & Purpose
Moshe Safdie • Houghton Mifflin
ISBN-10: 0395316634 · ISBN-13: 978‑0395316634 · 1981 · First Edition
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In this foundational work, Moshe Safdie offers a rigorous critique of mid-century architectural practices, advocating for a return to structural integrity and human-centric design. The text serves as a manifesto for creating built environments that prioritize cultural context, social responsibility, and environmental responsiveness over the fleeting aesthetic trends that dominated the era.
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