New Architectural Chronicle
For over a decade, CHK has been shaping the future horizons of built environments possessing a social and cultural significance, crafting a new identity that transcends the mere physical value. 'Crafting Character' is a compelling chronicle of CHK's practice, presenting their design philosophy and innovative approach to architecture, leading the way towards environmental and social responsibility, responding to contemporary needs.
Crafting Buildings With Character
‘Crafting Character’ portrays architecture as a spatial dialogue, a dynamic interplay between character and audience, book and reader, building and city. 14 cinematic vignettes spotlight projects personified as unique identities, each possessing its own rich history and stories to share. The narrative emphasizes the connection between relational culture and CHK’s practice highlighting the common bonds within a space – reflecting their human-centered approach to contemporary architecture.
Foreword
Context
Adaptive Reuse
Public Actors
Prefabricated Modularity
Affordability
Integration
Materiality
Self-Initiated Transformations
Conversation
Team
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Image Credits
ISBN
9789492311603Title
Crafting CharacterAuthor
CHYBIK + KRISTOF, TEXT BY ADRIAN MADLENER, FOREWORD BY AARON BETSKY, AFTERWORD BY NOOR AL QAYEMPublisher
FRAMEPublication year
2023Binding
HardcoverLanguage
English
