Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture of

Paperback. Pub Date: 2006 Pages: 136 in Publisher: China Water Power Press book is a building Venturi influential theoretical writings. The author believes that the building has insufficient. outstanding architectural works must be contradictory and complex. not either Jibi pure or simple. the fullness of meaning than a simple. even messy vitality better than the unified . Smith has a famous saying less is more Venturi actually think that not less. The book is lucid. powerful argument. and accompanied by beautiful illustrations. it is worth building professional journalists and amateurs enjoy reading. Contents: Preface Acknowledgments Preface Preamble Chapter intricate architecture: a mild Declaration complex and contradictory VS simplistic Chapter building or aesthetic uncertainty of the level of the fourth chapter of contradictions: both building Chapter V of the phenomeno...