Mountains and Megastructures: Neo-Geologic Landscapes of Human Endeavour

This book explores the shared qualities of mountains and megastructures as open systems of complex network relationships, suggesting a more complex relationship between landscape and architecture. It proposes an ecological understanding of the interconnectedness of architecture and landscape, and an entangled network of relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This captivating book delves into the fascinating interplay between mountains, as naturally formed landscapes, and megastructures, as human-made marvels. It seeks to unravel the intricate connections that unite these two distinct realms, exploring how each can be perceived as an open system characterized by complex network relationships spanning human, natural, and artificial domains. By adopting an interchangeable perspective, the book challenges the rigid boundaries between nature and artificiality, suggesting a nuanced and multifaceted relationship between landscape and architecture. It proposes an ecological understanding of the interconnectedness between these two realms, highlighting the intricate web of relations that weaves them together.

Within this rich tapestry, urban, colonialist, fictional, rural, and historical landscapes seamlessly intertwine, forming a dynamic and ever-evolving fabric. This intricate network encompasses discontinuities, tensions, and conflicts, as integral components of a system that defies linear categorization. Instead, it emerges as fluid and organic, driven by the tireless endeavors of human beings.

Through its insightful exploration, the book offers a profound appreciation for the intricate interplay between mountains and megastructures, shedding light on the ways in which they shape and influence each other. It encourages readers to reimagine the boundaries between these two realms, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex and dynamic world we inhabit. By unraveling the shared qualities and complex network relationships of mountains and megastructures, this book provides valuable insights into the nature of landscapes and the role of architecture in shaping our environment.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811571121
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021