CONCEPT. A DIALOGIC INSTRUMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Conceptthis is a key term in architectural discourse. However, all too often it is used imprecisely or merely for marketing purpose s. What is a concept actually? This publication moves between design theory and design practice and follows the history of the defin ition of concept in architecture, leading to the formulation of a specifically instrumental and operative definition. It bases conce pt in architecture on its strategic potential in design decision-making processes. In the changing profession of the designing archi tect, dec...[Read more]