Metaphorical Practices In Architecture 1st Edition Sarah Borree by Sarah Borree, Stephanie Knuth, Moritz Röger 9781000898620, 1000898628 instant download after payment.

Metaphors are included in the practice and discourse of architecture in a diverse and complex way. Precisely for this reason, this volume discusses how they can be engaged to critically interrogate the social, cultural and political dimensions of architecture – past and present – ​​and to challenge and constructively intervene in established views, debates and practices. By outlining not only the potential, but also the inherent challenges, limitations, and dangers of using metaphor in architectural research and practice, this volume highlights the inherent ambiguities and contradictions of both metaphors and the process of engaging and exploiting them. Covering a wide range of historical and geographical issues and concerns, the contributions effectively demonstrate that metaphors can expand or limit our engagement with architecture, and consolidate or legitimize social, cultural, disciplinary, and political structures, concepts, and categories, as well as Destabilize and challenge. With the aim of exploring metaphors as a subject and method for challenging and expanding established methods, perspectives and standards in architectural research and practice, this volume is intended for researchers across the architectural humanities, including architectural history, theory, culture , work, will be considered. design and urbanism, as well as for researchers who are concerned with architecture and the city in fields such as cultural, visual and regional studies as well as art history.