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On building a theatre
In "On Building a Theatre," Irving Pichel offers a compelling exploration of the theatrical arts, merging practical guidance with philosophical reflections on the transformative power of performance. This treatise serves as a vital resource for aspiring theatre practitioners and enthusiasts alike, presented in an accessible yet sophisticated literary style. Pichel draws upon various historical and contemporary theatrical practices, infusing his text with a sense of urgency for the importance of space in artistic creation. His writing not only elucidates the technical aspects of theatre building but also emphasizes the emotional and communal impact that well-designed spaces can inspire. Irvin...
The Ecologies of the Building Envelope
The Ecologies of the Envelope theorizes the building envelope as a literal embodiment of the social, political, technological, and economic contingencies which have become embedded within it over the last century, analyzing the historical lineages, heroes and villains that helped define the complex material ecologies we see within the envelope today. While the façade is one of the most thoroughly theorized elements of architecture, it is also one of the most questioned since the end of the 19th century. Within the discipline of architecture, the traditional understanding of the façade focuses primarily on semiotic and compositional operations (such as proportional laws and linguistic codes...
Rise of the New York Skyscraper, 1865-1913
The invention of the New York skyscraper is one of the most fascinating developments in the history of architecture. This authoritative book chronicles the history of New York's first skyscrapers, challenging conventional wisdom that it was in Chicago and not New York that the skyscraper was born. 206 illustrations.
For Fun and Profit
During the nineteenth century, leisure industries emerged to provide recreation and entertainment to Americans of all classes. Entertainment has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The essays collected here explore the transformation this wrought in leisure and analyze its effects on class relations in American society.
