Weak Architecture 2 - Dao De Jing And Cont. Taiwanese Architecture (English and Taiwanese Chinese Edition)

Centred around an essay by Roan Ching-Yueh that offers a history of major events in modern Taiwanese architecture, this insightful investigation illustrates the connections between Dao De Jing , the Chinese classic text fundamental to both philosophical and religious Taoism as well as a continuing source of inspiration for artists and others today and topical issues for contemporary building in Taiwan. Social and ecological environments are found to be crucial points for action. Fifteen architects are profiled, each with a distinct style and presented in various thematic contexts through mostly small-scale projects that are free and unrestrained.