具体描述
This revised and improved design book is full of drawings for bevel window styles from traditional to contemporary. It contains 8 pages of colour photographs and over 100 line drawings. The instructional section covers pattern enlarging, custom window designing, framing and installation.
《窗影流光：建筑空间中的几何美学与光影艺术》 本书并非关于特定的窗户设计图集，而是深入探索建筑空间中“窗”这一元素所承载的深刻内涵与无限可能。我们并非罗列琳琅满目的窗户样式，而是着眼于窗户如何作为一种“几何语言”，如何与光影交织，共同塑造和定义室内外的空间体验。 第一章：窗户的几何形态与空间秩序 本章将抛开具体的装饰性细节，回归窗户最本质的几何属性。我们将剖析不同几何形状（方形、矩形、圆形、拱形、斜角等）的窗户在空间布局中扮演的角色。一个简单的方形窗户，其横平竖直的线条如何为房间带来安定与秩序感；一个圆形的窗户，又如何打破沉闷，引入流动与柔和；而拱形的窗户，则可能诉说着历史的厚重与庄严。 我们会探讨窗户的比例与尺度如何影响空间的感知。过大或过小的窗户，都会对空间的视觉平衡产生微妙的影响。窗户的排列方式，无论是规整对称还是自由组合，都直接关联着空间的功能划分与视觉动线。例如，一排连续的窗户如何勾勒出空间的界限，同时又模糊了室内外的过渡；而独立设置的窗户，则可能成为视觉焦点，引导人们的目光。 此外，本章还将触及窗户的“切割”与“框合”功能。窗户不仅仅是开启，它更是一种对外部世界的“取景框”。通过窗户，我们筛选、框取特定的景观，将自然的四季变化、城市的光影流转，有序地纳入我们的生活空间。这种“框合”的动作，本身就是一种主动的介入，一种对空间界定与划分的几何行为。 第二章：光影的编织者：窗户与自然光 光，是空间赋予生命力的灵魂。而窗户，则是我们与自然光最直接、最有效的沟通媒介。本章将专注于窗户在引入、调节和转化自然光方面的艺术。 我们会分析不同朝向的窗户所接收到的光线特性。东向的窗户，捕捉清晨的第一缕阳光，带来温暖与活力；西向的窗户，迎接夕阳的绚烂，为空间染上金色的余晖；而南向的窗户，则能获得稳定而充足的光照。北向的窗户，则带来柔和、均匀的散射光，营造宁静的氛围。 我们将深入探讨窗户的设计如何影响光线的强度、方向和质感。窗户的“深度”——也就是窗台的厚度，以及窗洞的内退程度，都会对进入室内的光线产生影响。一个深邃的窗洞，可以形成有趣的光影层次，制造出戏剧性的明暗对比；而浅薄的窗户，则可能带来更为直白的光照。 更重要的是，本章将解析窗户如何通过其几何形态，巧妙地“编织”光影。例如，带有特定角度的窗户，能够将光线引导至空间的特定区域；格栅式的窗户，则能将阳光切割成斑驳陆离的光点，在地面和墙面上投下流动的图案。我们将审视窗户如何将外部世界的动态光影，转化为室内空间中静态的美学体验。 第三章：窗户作为叙事与连接的媒介 窗户的功能远不止于通风采光，它更是一种情感的载体，一种叙事的方式，一种连接内外世界的桥梁。 本章将探讨窗户如何承载建筑的历史与文化。某些窗户的样式，如拱券、彩绘玻璃，本身就承载着特定的历史时期和文化符号，它们不仅仅是结构的一部分，更是建筑“讲故事”的方式。透过这些窗户，我们得以窥见历史的痕迹，感受文化的传承。 同时，窗户也是情感的“出口”与“入口”。一个饱含深情的凝视，可能透过窗户投向远方；一个温暖的招呼，也可能通过窗户传递。窗户模糊了“我”与“世界”的界限，让我们的生活空间与外部环境产生更紧密的联系。 我们还将分析窗户如何作为“视角”的设定者。透过不同形状、大小、位置的窗户，我们看到的外部世界也会发生变化。它们引导我们的目光，塑造我们对环境的认知，甚至影响我们的情绪。一个面向宁静庭院的窗户，可能带来平和与宁静；而一个望向繁华都市的窗户，则可能激发活力与灵感。 第四章：空间中的“留白”与“框景”艺术 在空间设计中，窗户的设计往往是“留白”与“框景”艺术的集中体现。 本章将探讨窗户的“空”与“有”的哲学。窗户的“空”，是指它所占据的空间，以及它所提供的视野；窗户的“有”，则是指窗户本身的物质形态，以及它对空间的界定。一个巧妙设计的窗户，能够以最少的物质元素，创造出最丰富 Thus，the content of this book is the thoughtful exploration of how windows, as fundamental architectural elements, shape and define spaces through their geometric properties and their profound interaction with light. It delves into the conceptual and aesthetic dimensions of windows, rather than presenting a mere catalog of designs. The book is structured into several key thematic chapters: Chapter 1: The Geometry of Openings: Windows as Spatial Organizers This chapter investigates the fundamental role of windows in establishing spatial order. It moves beyond mere aesthetics to examine how different geometric forms – squares, rectangles, circles, arches, and more complex polygons – contribute to the perception and organization of interior and exterior spaces. The discussion will explore how the alignment, proportion, and scale of windows influence the visual balance and flow within a room. The concept of windows as “frames” will be introduced, highlighting their function in selectively capturing and presenting views of the external environment. The book will analyze how the arrangement and repetition of window units can define zones, guide circulation, and create distinct spatial experiences, emphasizing the inherent geometric language that windows employ. Chapter 2: The Alchemy of Light: Windows and Natural Illumination This section focuses on the profound impact of windows on the manipulation and diffusion of natural light. It will analyze how the orientation, size, and placement of windows determine the quality, intensity, and direction of sunlight entering a space. The chapter will explore the distinct atmospheric effects created by light entering through windows facing different cardinal directions – the warm embrace of morning light from the east, the dramatic hues of sunset from the west, the consistent glow from the south, and the soft, diffused illumination from the north. Furthermore, the book will examine how the architectural details of the window opening, such as the depth of the reveals and the mullions, can sculpt light and shadow, creating dynamic visual patterns and enhancing the sensory experience of the interior. Chapter 3: Windows as Narrative and Connection: Bridging the Inside and Outside This chapter delves into the symbolic and communicative functions of windows. It will explore how windows serve as conduits for emotional expression, narrative storytelling, and the connection between inhabitants and their surroundings. The book will consider how specific window designs can evoke historical periods, cultural contexts, and architectural styles, acting as visual cues that enrich the understanding of a building's heritage. The role of windows in fostering a sense of belonging and in facilitating interaction with the external world will be discussed. The chapter will also analyze how windows establish distinct viewpoints, influencing our perception of the environment and shaping our emotional responses to it. Chapter 4: The Art of Framing and Void: Windows as Design Interventions This final thematic area focuses on the principles of negative space and selective framing as employed in window design. The book will discuss the interplay between the “emptiness” of the window opening and the tangible presence of its structure. It will explore how thoughtfully designed windows can maximize visual impact and spatial experience with minimal material intervention. The concept of “borrowed scenery” (借景), a fundamental principle in traditional garden design, will be examined in the context of window placement, illustrating how windows can artfully integrate external landscapes into the interior experience. The chapter will emphasize the strategic use of windows to create moments of visual poetry and to enhance the overall aesthetic composition of architectural spaces.
