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Ideal for readers interested in arts, culture, and architectural design, especially those curious about the use of colour in contemporary building practices.
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Physically, black is defined as an (almost) complete absorption of all frequencies of light; it describes the impression of colour when visual stimuli are missing. In many cultural contexts of the past and present, this "uncoloured" colour holds a special place: regardless of context, this special colour is always met with great respect.
This is also true for the current and intense interaction of architects and designers with the colour black. Black buildings seem majestic, filled with a special aura, and dominant, but they can also emphasise their surroundings precisely because of their lack of colour.
The projects presented in Black + Architecture show the great variety of approaches by the contemporary building culture to this fascinating physical and cultural phenomenon.
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ISBN: 9783037681992
Publisher: Braun Publishing AG
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 October 2015
Country: Switzerland
Imprint: Braun Publishing AG
Illustration: With 500 illustrations
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 235.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 1560g
Pages: 304
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