Elements of Architecture: From Form to Place
Date
Credits
- Pierre von Meiss Author
Format
- Book 781
- Book Cover 252
Publishers
Techniques
- printing 544
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Locations Made
The cover of Elements of Architecture is clean and structured, reflecting the book’s core principles. A black and gray split background creates contrast between abstract and structured forms, while the bright green text adds a modern, technical feel.
At the center, a precise architectural line drawing highlights the book’s focus on form and spatial design. This type of illustration, common in blueprints, represents the evolution of architecture from simple shapes to complex structures. Originally published in 1986 in French, during architecture’s shift from modernism to postmodernism, the book challenges rigid functionalism and emphasizes integration with surroundings. The cover reflects this transition—its technical line work embodies modernist precision, while the bold contrast and typography hint at postmodernist expression.
