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Form and purpose
Book • 1980
Moshe Safdie's "Form and Purpose" is a critical examination of postmodernism in architecture.
Published in the 1980s, the book served as a counterpoint to prevailing trends, advocating for a return to the values of the modern movement.
Safdie emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and functionality in architectural design, criticizing the purely aesthetic focus of postmodernism.
He argues for a more humanistic approach, where buildings serve the needs of people and communities.
The book's insights remain relevant today, as architects grapple with the challenges of sustainability and social equity.
Published in the 1980s, the book served as a counterpoint to prevailing trends, advocating for a return to the values of the modern movement.
Safdie emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and functionality in architectural design, criticizing the purely aesthetic focus of postmodernism.
He argues for a more humanistic approach, where buildings serve the needs of people and communities.
The book's insights remain relevant today, as architects grapple with the challenges of sustainability and social equity.
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Moshe Safdie: Reflections and Ideals in Architecture
