TY - BOOK AU - Juracek,Judy A. TI - Surfaces: visual research for artists, architects, and designers SN - 05000117581 AV - TA418.7 .J87 1997 PY - 1997/// CY - London PB - Thames and Hudson KW - Building materials KW - Surfaces N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-325) and index; Wood; Marble; Stone; Brick; Plaster, concrete, aggregates; Glass; Metal; Tile; Working papers N2 - Each section offers general views of the material, a gallery of commonly used or manufactured samples, and hundreds of specimens showing types and finishes in architectural settings. Captions provide information about the physical properties, dimensions, construction techniques, specific varieties of the material, and types and styles of treatments. Interviews with eight design professionals provide practical advice on how they approach visual research, and a comprehensive glossary of visual and technical terms offers a vocabulary for professional communication. --from publisher description ER -