This publication is entirely centered on the design and delivery of Al Bahr Towers. With 300–colour images, it is highly visual with specially commissioned photography by Christian Richters. An illustrated introduction by the architectural correspondent of The Financial Times , Edwin Heathcote provides an engaging account of the background behind the building: the client, the circumstances behind the commission and its most significant architectural precedents. Expert insight is provided into the history and philosophy of Islamic architecture by Professor Eric Ormsby of The Institute of Ismaili Studies. A unique description of the design and procurement of these ground–breaking structures is provided by architectural author Edward Denison. INDICE: Foreword – HE Khalifa Mohammed Al Kindi Preface – Peter Oborn Al Bahr Towers – Edwin Heathcote Abu Dhabi Form, Geometry, Technology, Symbolism Technology and Meaning Kinetic Architecture: Connected Culture The Influence of Traditional Islamic Architecture – Eric Ormsby Muslim Architects The Influence of Natural Forms The Quranic Basis Some Principles of Traditional Islamic Architecture The Role of Light The Mashrabiya The Tower Divine Geometry The Design of the Al Bahr Towers – Edward Denison Design Concept Design Development Procurement and Construction – Edward Denison The Programme Principles Advance Orders Enabling Work and Main Contact Completion Acknowledgements Picture Credits
- ISBN: 978-1-119-97416-1
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 18/10/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés