Adhocism
The Case for Improvisation
Charles Jencks ; Nathan Silver

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Author(s)

Charles Jencks, Nathan Silver

Publication

London : Secker & Warburg, 1972

Scope

216 Pages, illustrated, 26.5 cm.

ISBN

436464853

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Adhocism is the art of living and doing things ad hoc- using materials at hand, rather than waiting for the perfect moment or "proper" approach. As a principle of design, it begins with everyday improvisations. The new strategy is latent within the do-it-yourself industry, hippie consumer tactics, and the re-use of old parts and the recycling of waste

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Person as subject

Charles Jencks

Keywords

architecture , design , adhocism

Location

Remarks

Incl. Photo Credits and Index.