Claude Bragdon (Knihy)

Claude Bragdon Knihy

Claude Fayette Bragdon bol americký architekt, spisovateľ a scénograf, ktorý pôsobil v Rochesteri v New Yorku a neskôr v New York City. Jeho architektonické práce, nadväzujúce na progresívnu tradíciu Louisa Sullivana a Franka Lloyda Wrighta, sa snažili o nový prístup k plánovaniu, dizajnu a ornamentike budov. V mnohých svojich esejach a knihách Bragdon obhajoval „organickú architektúru“ založenú na prírode ako kľúč k podpore demokratickej komunity v priemyselnej kapitalistickej spoločnosti.

Architecture And Democracy

86 stránok
4 hodiny čítania

Exploring the interplay between architecture and democratic principles, Claude Bragdon emphasizes how built environments can reflect and influence social cohesion and equality. Through various architectural styles and historical examples, he advocates for democratizing architecture, urging that public spaces should be designed with the community's needs in mind. The book challenges conventional views by positioning architecture as a vital tool for fostering democratic values, calling on architects and planners to prioritize inclusivity and community well-being in their designs.