Summary
Milan Rakočević: 24 hours of architecture
In the introductory part, the author talks about the development of architecture from ancient Greece to the present day, and then moves on to a detailed explanation of all the elements of architecture such as number, measure, proportion, materialization, etc.
The book is rich in illustrations of well-known buildings, and as an appendix, the author has included pictures of sketches to show you how the project of certain buildings was designed.
About to the author
Prof. Dr. Milan P. Rakočević, architect. Studied architecture in Belgrade and Paris. Doctorate at the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade. He was the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade. Lived and worked in France, Switzerland, Algeria, Panama and Australia. He designed and built dozens of buildings in the country and around the world. Holder of prestigious awards and honorable mentions. Author of several books and numerous professional papers on architecture.
Book content
PREFACE
1. chapter - INTRODUCTION
1.1. Introduction to architecture
1.2. The past of architecture
2. chapter – ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE
2.1. Introduction to elements
2.2. Pillar, beam, wall
2.3. Slab, roof, foundation, staircase
2.4. Entrances, doors, windows
2.5. Light and shadows in architecture
3. chapter – MEASURES AND PROPORTIONS
3.1. About measures and numbers
3.2. About proportions and the Golden Section
3.3. Modular coordination in design
4. chapter – ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS
4.1. Dimensional analysis
4.2. Functional analysis
4.3. Defining the required area
4.4. Typical units
4.5. Architectural structure
4.6. Functional zones
5. chapter – DESIGN
5.1. Introduction to the project
5.2. Preparation for design
5.3. Architectural project
POST SCRIPTUM
LITERATURE
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