This series investigates the historical; theoretical and practical aspects of interiors. The volumes in the Interior Architecture series can be used as handbooks for the practitioner and as a critical introduction to the history of material culture and architecture.Hotels occupy a particular place in popular imagination. As a place of exclusive sociability and bohemian misery; a site of crime and murder and as a hiding place for illicit liaison; the hotel has embodied the dynamism of the metropolis since the eighteenth century.This book explores the architectural significance of hotels throughout history and how their material construction has reflected and facilitated the social and cultural practices for which they are renowned. Contemporary developments in the planning and design of hotels are addressed through a series of interviews and case studies.Illustrated throughout; this book is an innovative and important contribution to architectural and interior design theory literature.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reading is In progress; but Ive touched on many areas in the book lightlyBy Douglas W. ReissFascination with archeology and antiquities has been a hidden variable in my life since the fifth grade; 1960 (I skipped fourth). This is not a book aimed at professional ethnologists or paleontologists; but developed for the general public; and as such; succeeds admirably. Those reviewers jealous of Dr. Aczels broad scope of interests and research should be kinder about his delving into their field of expertise as it will interest many to read this and help develop their own range of knowledge and exposure to differring ideas concerning cave art. The facts of its history are not presented linearly or in textbook style; but as more of an adventure or personal travelogue. Those wishing he had included a timeline should read the book carefully; take notes and construct their own timelines as an exercise.... one for the development of man and hominids and one for the cave and cave art discoveries (beginning about 1650 with a large gap to the next discovery). Those who wish for a map can also make their own on a PC with some effort (yes; it would have been nice for Dr. Aczel to have provided one; but he is no longer available for consultation regarding why he chose to not do that....as his wife was considerably involved with the research and travel involved for this volume; perhaps she might know.... I can actually ask her; if youd like!). Happy reading and please use Google maps while doing so!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was a fine way to put the cave art into perspective and ...By CustomerI found the book surprisingly compelling reading. It was a fine way to put the cave art into perspective and to see it as the anthropologists who have studied and proposed differing theories of the underlying meaning. Aczel makes a good argument for and against those theories and introduces the novice to other researchers that might prove interesting reads.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but speculativeBy BjerkanaThis book provides a very interesting overview of European cave art; with some good illustrations. Much of the authors information is fascinating and enlightening. However; I found his almost evangelistic support for a rather specific and unprovable speculative theory of the meaning of the art rather spoiled the book. I was not at all convinced by his support for this idea and in the end; the book turned out somewhat disappointing as a result.