Speaking with Houses
This book critically examines the concept of “Being” in Western philosophy and its manifestation in architecture.
The book traverses diverse cultural and historical contexts, analysing five architectural works: the Djoser Step Pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Pantheon in imperial Rome, the Tai-an tea house in late medieval Japan, the Te Tokanganui-a-Noho meeting house in colonial New Zealand, and Mies...
This book critically examines the concept of “Being” in Western philosophy and its manifestation in architecture.
The book traverses diverse cultural and historical contexts, analysing five architectural works: the Djoser Step Pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Pantheon in imperial Rome, the Tai-an tea house in late medieval Japan, the Te Tokanganui-a-Noho meeting house in colonial New Zealand, and Mies...
