Building on Challenging Ground

Architecture in uneven terrains challenges conventions and invites us to rethink the relationship between the natural environment and human design. This book explores the creations of various architects who have embraced the challenge of building in arid terrains, with steep slopes and among imposing rocks, demonstrating the power of creativity and engineering to transform the inhospitable into the habitable and the rugged into the beautiful.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2024
Publisher: Instituto Monsa de Ediciones

Architecture in rugged terrains presents a unique challenge that forces us to reevaluate the interplay between human design and the natural environment. In this captivating book, we delve into the innovative designs of architects who have embraced the arduous task of constructing in arid landscapes, characterized by steep slopes and imposing rocks. Through their remarkable creations, we witness how architecture can seamlessly blend with nature, transcending the limitations imposed by the terrain and crafting spaces that evoke awe and admiration. Whether it's cliffside residences or desert dwellings, these architectural marvels showcase the incredible power of creativity and engineering to transform inhospitable environments into habitable and picturesque realms.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 238 x 178 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788417557744