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Dr Torsten Schmiedeknecht

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Torstens@liverpool.ac.uk

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Publications

Selected publications

  1. The Rationalist Reader - Architecture and Rationalism in Western Europe 1920-1940 / 1960-1990 (Book - 2013)
  2. Modernism and the Professional Architecture Journal: Reporting, editing and reconstructing in post-war Europe (Book - 2018)
  3. Absent Architectures: Post-War Housing in British Children’s Picture Books (1960-present) (Journal article - 2019)
  4. Architecture as Process: OJEU Tender and Procurement without Design (Chapter - 2017)
  5. Conventions of a competition system (Journal article - 2013)
  6. Building Children's Worlds - the representation of architecture and modernity in picturebooks (Book - 2023)
  7. Introduction (Chapter - 2023)
  8. A modern utopia: Architecture, modernity and Ladybird books in post-war Britain (Chapter - 2023)
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2023

A modern utopia: Architecture, modernity and Ladybird books in post-war Britain

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Rudd, G. (2023). A modern utopia: Architecture, modernity and Ladybird books in post-war Britain. In T. Schmiedeknecht, G. Rudd, & E. Hayward (Eds.), Building Children's Worlds - The Representation of Architecture and Modernity in Picturebooks (pp. 29-48). Routledge.

Chapter

Introduction

Schmiedeknecht, T., Rudd, G., & Hayward, E. (2023). Introduction. In T. Schmiedeknecht, G. Rudd, & E. Hayward (Eds.), Building Children's Worlds - The Representation of Architecture and Modernity in Picturebooks (pp. 1-7). Routledge.

Chapter

Building Children's Worlds - the representation of architecture and modernity in picturebooks

Schmiedeknecht, T., Rudd, G., & Hayward, E. (Eds.) (2023). Building Children's Worlds - the representation of architecture and modernity in picturebooks. Abingdon: Routledge.

Book

2019

2018

Modernism and the Professional Architecture Journal: Reporting, editing and reconstructing in post-war Europe

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Peckham, A. (Eds.) (2018). Modernism and the Professional Architecture Journal: Reporting, editing and reconstructing in post-war Europe (1st ed.). Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.routledge.com/

Book

Introduction

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Peckham, A. (2018). Introduction. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315671543-1

DOI
10.4324/9781315671543-1
Book

Postwar editorial conversations in Germany

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2018). Postwar editorial conversations in Germany. In Modernism and the Professional Architecture Journal (pp. 32-55). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315671543-3

DOI
10.4324/9781315671543-3
Chapter

2017

Architecture as Process: OJEU Tender and Procurement without Design

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2017). Architecture as Process: OJEU Tender and Procurement without Design. In J. Silberberger, & I. Strebl (Eds.), Architecture Competition Project Design and the Building Process (pp. 151-169). Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.routledge.com/

Chapter

2013

The Rationalist legacy: complement and contradiction

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Peckham, A. (2013). The Rationalist legacy: complement and contradiction. In T. Schmiedeknecht, & A. Peckham (Eds.), The Rationalist Reader. London: Routledge.

Chapter

Conventions of a competition system

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2013). Conventions of a competition system. ARQ, 17(2), 177-187.

Journal article

The Rationalist Reader - Architecture and Rationalism in Western Europe 1920-1940 / 1960-1990

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Peckham, A. (Eds.) (2013). The Rationalist Reader - Architecture and Rationalism in Western Europe 1920-1940 / 1960-1990. London: Routledge.

Book

2012

Curating the mainstream

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2012). Curating the mainstream. Nordic Journal of Architectural Research, 22(1), 13-30.

Journal article

2011

Contents

Contents (2011). Architectural Research Quarterly, 15(2), 89. doi:10.1017/s1359135511000479

DOI
10.1017/s1359135511000479
Journal article

Routine and Exceptional Competition Practice

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2011). Routine and Exceptional Competition Practice. In M. Roenn, R. Kazemian, & J. Andersson (Eds.), The Architectural Competition - Research Enquiries and Experiences (pp. 153-177). Stockholm: Axl Books.

Chapter

2010

Always in Moderation

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2010). Always in Moderation. Block, 1(1), 46-47.

Journal article

2009

Routine and exceptional competition practice in Germany as published in Wettbewerbe Aktuell

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2009). Routine and exceptional competition practice in Germany as published in Wettbewerbe Aktuell. Nordic Journal of Architectural Research, 21(2/3), 151-165.

Journal article

Translating a practice from drawing to building

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2009). Translating a practice from drawing to building. ARQ-ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY, 13(1), 6-8.

Journal article

2007

Karle / Buxbaum: the ordinary in procurement and design

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2007). Karle / Buxbaum: the ordinary in procurement and design. Architectural Research Quarterly, 11(1), 16-35. doi:10.1017/s1359135507000474

DOI
10.1017/s1359135507000474
Journal article

Dialogues with OMU (OM Ungers)

Peckham, A., & Schmiedeknecht, T. (2007). Dialogues with OMU (OM Ungers). Architectural Design, 77(5), 62-67.

Journal article

Introduction: On The Threshold Of Rationalism

Schmiedeknecht, T., Peckham, A., & Rattray, C. (2007). Introduction: On The Threshold Of Rationalism. Architectural Design, 77(5), 6-9.

Journal article

Rationalist Practice: Max Dudler

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2007). Rationalist Practice: Max Dudler. Architectural Design, 77(5), 60-61.

Journal article

Rationalist Traces

Peckham, A., Rattray, C., & Schmiedeknecht, T. (Eds.) (2007). Rationalist Traces (Vol. 77). Chichester: Wiley - Academy.

Book

Selected Swiss projects (Training Centre Classroom Building, Technical College, Baden by Burkard Meyer, UVEK Administration Centre, Ittigen, Bern by GWJ Architekten AG, La Maladiere Primary School, Neuchatel by Andrea Bassi, Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers, Kreuzlingen, Thurgau by Beat Consoni)

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2007). Selected Swiss projects (Training Centre Classroom Building, Technical College, Baden by Burkard Meyer, UVEK Administration Centre, Ittigen, Bern by GWJ Architekten AG, La Maladiere Primary School, Neuchatel by Andrea Bassi, Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers, Kreuzlingen, Thurgau by Beat Consoni). Architectural Design, 77(5), 36-43.

Journal article

2005

A-List Architects

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2005). A-List Architects. In P. Davies, & T. Schmiedeknecht (Eds.), An Architect's Guide to Fame (pp. 273-276). Oxford: Architectural Press / Elsevier.

Chapter

An Architect's Guide to Fame

Davies, P., & Schmiedeknecht, T. (Eds.) (2005). An Architect's Guide to Fame. Oxford: Elsevier / Architectural Press.

Book

Germany - (Un)edited architecture; Wettbewerbe Aktuell

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2005). Germany - (Un)edited architecture; Wettbewerbe Aktuell. In P. Davies, & T. Schmiedeknecht (Eds.), An Architect's Guide to Fame (pp. 121-142). Oxford: Elsevier / Architectural Press.

Chapter

How to become an A-List Architect

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2005). How to become an A-List Architect. Unknown Journal, 8(1), p90.

Journal article

Introduction

Schmiedeknecht, T., & Davies, P. (2005). Introduction. In T. Schmiedeknecht, & P. Davies (Eds.), An architect's Guide to Fame (pp. xxvii-xxxv). Oxford: Architectural Press.

Chapter

2004

Book Review: Neufert/Karle+Buxbaum, Ernst-Neufert-Bau, Darmstadt

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2004). Book Review: Neufert/Karle+Buxbaum, Ernst-Neufert-Bau, Darmstadt. Unknown Journal, p126.

Journal article

2003

Art and architecture - a reciprocal relationship?

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2003). Art and architecture - a reciprocal relationship?. Architectural Design, 73(163), 86-96.

Journal article

Lies, Camera, Action

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2003). Lies, Camera, Action. Unknown Journal, p60.

Journal article

2002

Let there be (day)light

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2002). Let there be (day)light. In L'Arca Edizioni (Ed.), Tombazis and Associates Architects - less is beautiful (pp. 5-6). Milan: L'Arca Edizioni.

Chapter

2001

Fame and Architecture

Chance, J., & Schmiedeknecht, T. (Eds.) (2001). Fame and Architecture (Vol. 71). Chichester: Wiley - Academy.

Book

Germany

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Germany. In L. Sheridan (Ed.), The Control and Promotion of Housing Quality in Europe (pp. 55-77). Delft: Delft University Press.

Chapter

Grossbritannien

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Grossbritannien. In J. Schneider -Raumbureau (Ed.), Architekturwettbewerbe in den Staaten des europaeischen Wirtschaftsraumes (pp. 15-16). Bonn: Bundesamt fuer Bauwesen und Raumordnung.

Chapter

Heinrich Klotz and Postmodernism in Germany

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Heinrich Klotz and Postmodernism in Germany. Architectural Design, 71(154), 79-84.

Journal article

Lanaras Residence; Single-Family-House; Two-Family House

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Lanaras Residence; Single-Family-House; Two-Family House. In Phaidon Press (Ed.), The House Book (pp. p204; p465; p501). London: Phaidon.

Chapter

Practice Profile: Karle / Buxbaum

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Practice Profile: Karle / Buxbaum. Architectural Design, 71(150), 101-108.

Journal article

Site Lines - Paul McGeiver's 'Landscape Oblique'

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2001). Site Lines - Paul McGeiver's 'Landscape Oblique'. Architectural Design, 71(1), 111.

Journal article

2000

Zamp Kelp - Expanding Space

Schmiedeknecht, T. (2000). Zamp Kelp - Expanding Space. Chichester: Wiley-Academy.

Book

1999

Edible Architecture

Schmiedeknecht, T. (1999). Edible Architecture. Architectural Design, 69(3-4), v.

Journal article

Projected Space and Labyrinthine Clarity

Schmiedeknecht, T. (1999). Projected Space and Labyrinthine Clarity. Architectural Design, 69(7-8), 98-100.

Journal article

1998

Cityscapes

Schmiedeknecht, T. (1998). Cityscapes. Architectural Design, 9-10, VIII-IX.

Journal article