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Form & Purpose

Moshe Safdie • International Design Education Foundation • ISBN 9780395316634

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Form & Purpose

Moshe Safdie • International Design Education Foundation • ISBN-13 9780395316634

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1981

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ISBN 9780395316634 • Completeness 48

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Moshe Safdie presents a rigorous critique of modern architectural practices, advocating for a return to structural integrity and human-centric design. The text serves as a foundational manifesto for creating built environments that prioritize cultural context and environmental responsiveness over fleeting aesthetic trends.

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Publisher: International Design Education Foundation
1981
Pages: 144

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Contributor: Moshe Safdie

Cultural context

Category: Architectural CriticismCategory: Architectural TheoryCategory: ArchitectureCategory: Architecture MonographsCategory: Environmental DesignCategory: Modern ArchitectureCategory: MonographCategory: Urban PlanningCategory: Urban Design

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