Ecologies of Architecture: Essays on Territorialisation

Andrej Radman's collection of essays argues that when a society manipulates its matter, it is not a reflection of culture but culture itself. Architecture is a way of feeling that transforms us, not just a solution-oriented engineering approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Andrej Radman's collection of 11 essays, published over the last decade, explores the relationship between society and matter manipulation, challenging the notion that it is merely a reflection of culture. He argues that when a society engages in such manipulation, it becomes an integral part of its culture. Radman draws on philosophical texts to make his case, highlighting the importance of experiencing architecture rather than judging it. He quotes Gilles Deleuze's assertion that the design of the built environment should not be about justification but about a different way of feeling, a different sensibility. Radman suggests that architecture's role is to transform us, rather than simply provide solutions. While engineering focuses on finding solutions, architecture stays with the problem to uncover its creative potential.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474483025