Adhocism, Expanded and Updated Edition: The Case for Improvisation

Adhocism, Expanded and Updated Edition: The Case for Improvisation

Charles Jencks, Nathan Silver • MIT Press

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ISBN-10: 0262518449 · ISBN-13: 978‑0262518444 · 1972 · Expanded and Updated Edition

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Adhocism: The Case for Improvisation explores the concept of adhocism, a design and architectural philosophy that embraces improvisation and the use of available resources to solve problems. This expanded and updated edition by Charles Jencks and Nathan Silver delves into the history, theory, and application of adhocism across various fields, highlighting its relevance in contemporary design and architecture.

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