TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mehta, Avnish
AU  - Patel, Kireet (Guide)
TI  - Synthesis of an 'Image' into 'Reality' : understanding an innovative exemplary from the roots of traditions  (Also available on CD) 
U1  - A TH-0950 
PY  - 2008///
N1  - CONTENTS a. Certificate of Approval 1 b. CONTENTS3 c. Prologue 4 Method 6 Sequence of Dissertation Limitations of Study d. Chapter 1 : Background section 1 Image and Reality Part 1 10 Architecture - its nature Part 2 22 Tradition and Innovation 24 Imitation 26 Continuity and Integration 28 Origin 29 Sempers Four Elements of Architecture 32 e. Chapter 2 : IMAGE - KANAK CULTURE 36 Introduction Context - Architecture 38 Historical factors 42 Political factors 43 Socio-cultural factors 44 Philosophical factors 45 Architects Practice 49 f. Chapter 3 : REALITY - JEAN MARIE TIJIBOU CULTURAL CENTER Introduction 54 Stereotomics of the Earthwork section 2 Tectonics of the Frame An Overview section 3 68 g. Comprehension section 4 73 h. Conclusion 83 i. General Information and Drawings j. Notes 89 Bibliography 90 Source of Illustrations 93 Acknowledgement 95
ER  -