Swiss Window Journeys - Architectural Field Notes

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Momoyo Kaijima, Simona Ferrari, Lena Stamm, Joel Zimmerli eds. | gta Verlag 2023 A window is a mediating device between our body and the environment: by simply opening or closing i t, we can regulate air, light, and sight. Both climatic and cultural conditions, alongside technological developments, shape the architecture of windows. Due to its mountains, climate, and geographical position at the heart of Europe, Switzerland has generated a wide variety of window forms. Presented here is a collection of windows gathered from field research, with full-page hand drawings portraying each window as part of a complex network of elements. Short texts offer insight into the historical, technological, and socioeconomic conditions of each spatial configuration. 240 pp | 21 x 30 cm | B&W and Color Illustrations | Paperback SKU S04314 Show more