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Graphic design in architecture / edited by Jie Zhou ... [et al.]

Contributor(s): Zhou, Jie.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Hong Kong : Design Media, 2011Description: 429 p.ISBN: 9789881973931.Subject(s): Architecture | Architectural design | Graphic artsDDC classification: 741.6
Contents:
Commercial -- Medical -- Transport -- Office -- Culture & Sport.
Summary: To the overall architectural statement graphics make an important contribution. They also have a vitally important role in the performance of buildings, commercial areas and the urban environment. This volume provides an extensive and current account of the range of work being done in the field of graphic design by a number of today's leading design firms. The evolution in graphic design reflects changes in technology, construction, communications and culture and makes available wider scope for the right design solutions for projects. Under the themes: Commercial, Transport, Medical, Office and Culture/Sport many example of the best work are offered from locations all over the world, including: University of Greenwich, Westfield Shopping Centre, Twickenham Stadium [London]; National Media Centre [Bradford]; Connect Sheffield Pedestrian System; Culcheth High School [Warrington]; Glasgow Science Centre; University College Dublin Library and University College Dublin, Business School Library.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 741.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00169455
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 741.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00169452
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This book tells readers the relationship between graphic design and architecture by showing us lots of projects. There are several parts in this book, such as offices universities, hospitals, etc.

Includes index.

Commercial -- Medical -- Transport -- Office -- Culture & Sport.

To the overall architectural statement graphics make an important contribution. They also have a vitally important role in the performance of buildings, commercial areas and the urban environment. This volume provides an extensive and current account of the range of work being done in the field of graphic design by a number of today's leading design firms. The evolution in graphic design reflects changes in technology, construction, communications and culture and makes available wider scope for the right design solutions for projects. Under the themes: Commercial, Transport, Medical, Office and Culture/Sport many example of the best work are offered from locations all over the world, including: University of Greenwich, Westfield Shopping Centre, Twickenham Stadium [London]; National Media Centre [Bradford]; Connect Sheffield Pedestrian System; Culcheth High School [Warrington]; Glasgow Science Centre; University College Dublin Library and University College Dublin, Business School Library.