Thinking Color in Space: Positions, Projects, Potentials

Kerstin Schultz; Hedwig Wiedemann-Tokarz; Eva Maria Herrmann

Published by Birkhäuser 2019

Thinking Color in Space

Positions, Projects, Potentials

Kerstin Schultz , Hedwig Wiedemann-Tokarz and Eva Maria Herrmann

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783035618402

Overview
Contents

About this book

On color and its spatial effect

The interaction between color and architecture determines our perception of space, and defines the tectonic relationships. The fascinating spatial potential of color, and the multi-layered dimensions of interpretation in the experience of color are design and communication means which, however, are often not fully used – color oscillates between autonomy and functional purpose, and should be understood as a distinct "material" that can be used as part of the design.

The book focuses both on the tangible aspects and design criteria of color, and on its indeterminate nature and its experience value. Using examples in art and architecture, the spatial interdependency of color is illustrated, as is its interaction with structure, light, and geometry.

Application principles and the potential of color for surfaces and spaces
The expressive ability of color, creation of space, and interactive mechanisms
Compositional use of color – color and space phenomena

Author / Editor information

Prof. Kerstin Schultz and Hedwig Wiedemann-Tokarz, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences; Eva Maria Herrmann, architect, Munich

Reviews

"[...] you will invaluably discover is how to refine and deepen your architectural thinking coloristically."
Norman Weinstein in: Architectural Record (08.05.2019), https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14034-thinking-color-in-space-positions-projects-potentials?v=preview

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	1
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	5
Part 1
The autonomy of color Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	7
Positions on color in architecture Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	37
Seeing and categorizing color Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	77
Part 2
Color as two-dimensional, structural and spatial element Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	97
Color in the architectural context Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	131
Part 3
Appendix Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	347

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Pages
- Main content: 368
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 150
- Coloured Illustrations: 350
Keywords: Architektur; Farbe; Material

eBook

Published: December 3, 2018
ISBN: 9783035618402

Paperback

Published: December 3, 2018
ISBN: 9783035615968