Increasingly; architects are hired to design new work for existing structures. Whether for reasons of preservation; sustainability; or cost-effectiveness; the movement to reuse buildings presents a variety of design challenges and opportunities. Old Buildings; New Designs is an Architecture Brief devoted to working within a given architectural fabric from the technical issues that arise from aging construction to the controversy generated by the various project stakeholders to the unique aesthetic possibilities created through the juxtaposition of old and new.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely Beautiful!By JeffThis is a beautiful collection of McClures work. My whole family loves it. We revisit the book every new season to read her transcendent visions of natures progress .The artwork is heartfelt; touching. It gives the viewer a quiet comfort. Looking through these pages makes you feel at home in this big world.Great as a gift; coffee table adornment and addition to any art collection.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy P. L. StearnsBeautiful book! If you love woodcut-type art (its really paper cuts); this book is for you!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful BookBy Debra SwansonGorgeous! A beautiful tribute to life; family; children; and nature. The artist is very talented. Her sense of composition; design; and humanity resonate..