"It has been a while since I devoured a book on architecture with as much pleasure. I love a
good section and I love this book."—Aaron Betsky Architect Magazine Award-winning
architects Paul Lewis Marc Tsurumaki and David J. Lewis's essential guide to section. Section
along with plan and elevation is one of the most important representational techniques of
architectural design. Manual of Section is the first book to provide a framework to describe
and evaluate this fundamental design process in architecture. Divided into seven categories
of section based on extensive archival research: • Range is from simple one-story buildings to
complex structures • Features stacked forms fantastical shapes internal holes inclines
sheared planes nested forms or combinations of each • Includes sixty-three intricately
detailed cross-section perspective drawings of many of the most significant structures in
international architecture from the last one hundred years "A must-read for all designers
associated with the built environment and should surely be on the library shelves of every
architecture urban design and interior design school...the intricate drawings provided by LTL
are sure to inspire all those who have the privilege of cracking the spine of this amazing
reference." — Spacing In addition to the incredible cross-section drawings the book includes
smart and accessible essays on the history and uses of section. Manual of Section has become
a top architecture book for architecture students and professional architects.
