{"product_id":"metamorphism-9783035610192","title":"Metamorphism","description":"\u003cp\u003eMateriality is a recurring and central issue in architecture. This book explains how materials are \"constructed\", how they become cultural substances. \u003cem\u003eMetamorphism\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the complex relationship between natural materials and technology, science and sensuality. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGottfried Semper (1803–1879) made the notion of \u003cem\u003eStoffwechsel\u003c\/em\u003e the key element of his theory. With this concept he intended to explain how a structural form originally bound to a method of processing is transferred from one material to another, liberated from its original function. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the first time, the book investigates the subject from a historic point of view whilst reflecting on current interdisciplinary research. Examples from Aalto to Zumthor illustrate the specific aspects of historic and contemporary material concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ákos Moravánszky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279076438267,"sku":"9783035610192","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9783035610192.jpg?v=1772488359","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/metamorphism-9783035610192","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}