Architettura e Design

Privilegiando una prospettiva transnazionale e interdisciplinare, il libro mette in dialogo storici dell'arte, archeologi e re

Alla vicenda esemplare di Superga è dedicato questo atlante in forma di libro, in cui troviamo i codici d'accesso alla costell

La costruzione del contesto, inteso non solo come insieme di condizioni materiali, fisiche e spaziali, ma anche come sistema di relazioni culturali, sociali e storiche, rappresenta un passaggio fondativo nella definizione del progetto pedagogico. I possibili contesti non sono solo patrimoni da cui attingere insegnamenti, principi, regole e forme, ma rappresentano veri e propri campi di ricerca dove la costruzione di conoscenza prende corpo insieme e attraverso le sperimentazioni progettuali. Il tema dei contesti è stato esplorato a partire da una indagine sulle ragioni delle scelte di alcuni specifici luoghi e sul ruolo che essi svolgono nella costruzione dell’esperienza pedagogica, osservandoli non solo come possibili collazioni di condizioni fisiche e materiali, ma come elementi fondativi per la didattica dell’architettura, tessuti vivi e dinamici – spesso complessi e ricchi di contraddizioni –, insiemi articolati di elementi e condizioni capaci di attivare processi, azioni e strategie di progetto.The construction of context, understood not only as a set of material, physical and spatial conditions, but also as a system of cultural, social and historical relations, is a fundamental step in defining the pedagogical project. Contexts are not just repositories from which to draw lessons, principles, rules and forms; they are real fields of research where the production of knowledge takes shape through design experiments. We have explored the theme of contexts by investigating the reasons behind the selection of specific sites and the role they play in shaping the educational experience. These contexts are examined not only as mere assemblages of physical and material conditions, but as fundamental elements of architectural education – living and dynamic materials, often complex and rich in contradictions, intricate systems of elements and conditions capable of activating processes, actions and design strategies

The first book to chart the unprecedented history of Nike’s iconic football boots, from the evolution of their design to the legendary stars who have worn them Football (or soccer) is surrounded by a particular mythology. As the world’s most popular sport, its players and iconic performances have become part of public consciousness – and so have the boots that footballers wear. Nike Football Boots charts the history of the brand’s football journey, from the all-black leather boots introduced in the early 70s – the first of any shoe to feature the famous swoosh – to the present day, through four key product lines that encapsulate Nike’s design ethos: Tiempo, Mercurial, Total 90, and Phantom. Along the way, readers will discover stories behind the boots worn by football’s greatest names, including Brazilian striker Ronaldo, Portuguese phenom Cristiano Ronaldo, US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, and emerging French icon Kylian Mbappé, among others. Lavishly illustrated with 500 images, Nike Football Boots showcases boot close-ups, on-feet shots, concepts, posters and advertising, film screenshots, material swatches, sketches, prototypes and ephemera from the Department of Nike Archives (DNA). A 12-page glossy insert displays every model of boot highlighted in the DNA, from 1971 to today. This visual homage to the sport is also an engaging read: celebrated author Caleb Azumah Nelson sets the scene for each chapter, discussing how the culture and style of the decade influenced each boot’s design, while historian Thomas Turner delves deep into the technical innovations that made each boot so successful. An introduction by curator Eleanor Watson puts football design more globally into context. Perfectly timed with the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nike Football Boots is an essential volume for football fans of all stripes.

L'Eco-piano Ecumenico Europeo nasce come risposta culturale, scientifica e progettuale alla necessità storica di trasformare l

MetaTerritori nasce da un'urgenza: comprendere e raccontare le trasformazioni profonde dei luoghi in cui viviamo, viaggiamo e

Giorgio Armani ha sempre riconosciuto in Brera un luogo di appartenenza: il quartiere scelto per vivere e lavorare, spazio in

Il Centro Regionale di Studi Urbanistici della Sicilia, in coerenza con il suo compito statutario di incrementare l'interesse

Il progetto di ricerca, intitolato "Implementazione del patrimonio edilizio dell'Università di Pisa" e finanziato all'interno

La luce naturale non è mai uguale a se stessa, varia senza sosta nel corso della giornata e delle stagioni, donando alle forme

Moved Earth explores discarded fill to construct designed landscapes from a designer’s perspective. Some geologists estimate that humans now move more earth than natural processes. The 20th century saw an increase of ‘made ground’ and of discarded fill production, accompanied by the fact that an ‘away’ for waste disposal no longer exists. So far, discarded fill materials have been addressed predominantly in a technical way. This book shows how discarded fill offers opportunities to construct significant designed landscapes, with designers playing a positive role in a multidisciplinary environment. Legible constructedness can communicate the nature of these landscapes, in contrast with approaches that tend to hide this aspect in natural‐looking landscapes or through camouflage. Moved Earth addresses issues of design, form, and aesthetics; materials and meanings; openness and closure; processes and material movements; technical aspects; and the role of the designer. Thirty-one international examples and four case studies are included, ranging from an unconstructed project for an artificial island with a garden hill envisioned by Alvise Cornaro in Renaissance Venice to three contemporary projects: Spectacle Island (US) designed by Brown Richardson + Rowe; Sigirino Depot (Switzerland) by Atelier Girot; and the Tejo and Trancão Park (Portugal) by PROAP/Hargreaves Associates. Moved Earth offers readers a unique insight into the opportunities discarded fill offers designers and is essential reading for landscape architects.

"[co]autenticare" promuove la necessità di creare criteri più inclusivi per il riconoscimento del patrimonio culturale costrui

Il cambiamento climatico sta trasformando in modo profondo i contesti urbani e territoriali, con molteplici e interrelate cons