Architecture is Elementary: Visual Thinking Through Architectural Concepts by N.B. Winters

by Nathan B. Winters

A self-instruction book that concisely and coherently discusses the principles of architectural design. The concepts open the reader to a broad world of visual thinking. Stimulating lessons challenge the lay person and trigger creative responses from even the most sophisticated designers. Dr. Nathan B. Winters' masterful ink drawings are works of art that clarify the concepts of the book.

Genres: Architecture

Paperback

First published October 24, 2000

Reviews

[Lori G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is somewhat like a textbook for a middle school art and/or architecture teacher. However, as a non-teaching adult I really enjoyed all the explanation. The pen and ink building drawings are great and Nathan Winters definitely makes me understand the need for visual literacy.

I will now be looking closer at buildings to detect balance, rhythm, and order. Also, the consideration of permanent and durable vs impermanent and disposable may enter my thoughts or just what is represented by enormous buildings when a more human scale could have been used.

This may be a book of basic design principles but I enjoyed it all the same.