Grammar of Space: Architectural Patterns Across Time and Culture

By Khosrow Bozorgi

Across times and continents, there are architectural and urban patterns with a striking similarity - ranging from the Ganjali Khan Complex in Kerman, Iran (1596-1631), the underground structures of Bulla Regia, Tunisia (2nd-4th century CE) dating back to Roman times, the urban plan of Fez in Morrocco, L beck's mediaeval city in Germany and Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (850-1150 CE). This publication attempts a comparison and a definition of these universal principles and what shapes them.
Perhaps surprising, different environmental and climatic conditions can achieve similar organizational outcomes, evidence for fundamental ordering criteria in architecture and city planning. Moreover, these convergences can occur despite large geographical distances and without any cultural transmission. The book explores these patterns, thus establishing a spatial grammar.

A journey around the globe full of discoveries

- Richly illustrated survey of spatial urban organization, based on the author's numerous field trips

Original and compelling comparison of various vernacular structures across locations and times

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3035631360
• ISBN13: 9783035631364
• Release Date: June 2027
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 256 Pages