{"product_id":"architecture-of-the-playing-fi","title":"Architecture Of The Playing Field Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eExplore the intersection of sport, space, and design in \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eThe Architecture of the Playing Field\u003c\/em\u003e, a thoughtful examination of how athletic environments shape both performance and perception. Author \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eRichard Cleary\u003c\/strong\u003e reframes the playing field not simply as a venue for competition, but as a dynamic architectural space where creativity, strategy, and physical expression unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eFrom the precision of translucent squash courts to the strategic geometry of the NBA three-point line and the improvised landscapes of skateboarding and parkour, Cleary reveals how spatial design influences the way athletes move and compete. He also explores how spectators experience these environments—both in person and through evolving media such as television broadcasts and digital overlays that reshape how sports are viewed and understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eBeyond aesthetics and performance, the book investigates how rules governing space reflect broader social dynamics, including issues of race, gender, and access. By examining both structured arenas and boundary-breaking sports that resist containment, Cleary highlights the deep connection between architecture, culture, and athletic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eWritten by Richard Cleary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eExplores the relationship between sports, architecture, and spatial design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eExamines both traditional and non-traditional sporting environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eConsiders the influence of media and broadcasting on perception of sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eAnalyzes social and cultural implications of field design and rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eIncludes 34 black-and-white photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eDimensions: 5.5\" x 8.5\" x 0.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1775\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA compelling study of how the design of playing fields shapes the movement of athletes, the experience of spectators, and the cultural meaning of sport itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UT PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321453785342,"sku":"276077","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/1285\/0108\/files\/TheArchitectureofplayingthefieldbook1.avif?v=1781198547","url":"https:\/\/shopchrome.com\/products\/architecture-of-the-playing-fi","provider":"CHROME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}