Architectures of Transition – emerging practices in south asia
Architectures of Transition – emerging practices in south asia
| Author | R. Mahrotra; D. Shah; P. Thole |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Altrim Publishers |
| ISBN | 9788412622232 |
| Idea Code | 24016 |
In the nations of South Asia – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives – tradition and modernity, prosperity and poverty, communality and communalism, medieval society and silicon- chip technology, cohere to create a landscape of incredible plurality. It is in this South Asia, that architecture has and continues to play a poignant role. 'Architectures of Transition' is a document of essential conversations around architecture in South Asia and the emergent models of practice. It will ask collectively, across the region, the fundamental question: Does architecture matter in these states of transition?
| 252 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 23 cm, hb, English |
Altrim Publishers
