Pay in installments of $36.00 with
,
and
Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 1 - Sep 6
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
Pre/ArchitectureBy: Spyros Papapetros Series: Sternberg Press Critical Spatial Practice On the study of prearchitecture that took place after WWII. Can there ever be a world before architecture? Is there an arche origin, beginning, or authority that precedes the appearance of architectonics? This book argues that such a pre architectural state became a central object of investigation by architectural historians and practicing architects in the aftermath of world
By: Spyros Papapetros | Series: Sternberg Press / Critical Spatial PracticeOn the study of prearchitecture that took place after WWII.
Can there ever be a world before architecture? Is there an arche--origin, beginning, or authority--that precedes the appearance of architectonics? This book argues that such a pre-architectural state became a central object of investigation by architectural historians and practicing architects in the aftermath of world historical events and major epistemological revolutions.
Confronted by the ravages of war and omens of modern architecture's own ending, architects like Frederick Kiesler tried to trace the origins of human design by exploring the foundational techniques of human and animal building through conversation with paleoanthropologists and evolutionary biologists of the first half of the twentieth-century. At the same time, historians like Sigfried Giedion attempted to reinterpret a number of recently discovered prehistoric monuments, if only to corroborate theoretical principles that were already in use by modernist art and architectural critics.
After WWII, the narrative of Prearchitecture moves progressively backwards to the middle of the nineteenth century when the term "prearchitectonic" was coined even before the institutional emergence of prehistory as a discipline of scientific research. Gottfried Semper wrote about the "prearchitectonic conditions" of peoples from eras preceding the historical civilizations of the Near East, expressed through smaller structures such as ceramics but not yet through monumental structures. For Semper, "prearchitectonic" elements described not a single temporal period but a general structural condition that survived the inventions of history and of architecture.
Ultimately, the study of prehistoric origins could uncover not only the causes of modernity's present crisis, but also the signs of architecture's futures past. By juxtaposing the fossils of prehistory with postwar cosmic anxieties and prognostications of a post-histoire, what is ultimately invented is a pre/post/erous history--a fictional prehistory of future architectonics. Pre-architecture is not simply "not architecture;" it is what architecture could have become but ultimately disavowed. The same unfulfilled potentialities haunt not only the distant past but also architecture's anxious present that periodically circles back to an aborted prehistory.
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
4.4 ★★★★★
Based on 25 reviews
Sort
Product Reviews
★★★★★ 1
Too short
Size: 29W x 30L, Color: Ecru Booper No Damage
Sadly not meant for tall people.
I am 6” and these jeans are at least 3 inches too short, so i will be returning them. Disappointing that they don’t come in tall.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Horrible sizing & inconsistent fit
Size: 27W x 30L, Color: Ecru Booper No Damage
This pant does not fit the same as other colors from the same line/fit. I ordered this color and a light wash 501 90s Jean from Amazon after trying them on at Aritzia and both fit nothing like in store. This color has more fabric in the pocket area, making it wrinkly and unappealing when worn.
I am usually. 25” waist (size 2-4 depending on brand), and I had to order a 27” for this to fit around my waist, so size up. I don’t think Levi’s work for curvy girls. I am 125lbs, 5’3”, and an hourglass shape. Levi’s don’t fit comfortably on my hourglass figure, which is unfortunate that such a famous brand still hasn’t perfected a fit for curvy people.
The color, thickness, quality, and length were good though, but ultimately returning as it simply doesn’t look good on.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
New mom jeans
Perfect Jean for my new postpartum bod! Was sad that none of my old jeans fit. I Was mourning them really-then I decided to just bite the bullet and buy some new jeans in my new size and these are them! They are relaxed enough for me to bend at the knees and not feel like I’m cutting off blood, but fitted enough that I don’t look like a slouch. I could technically have gone a size down and would have liked them but I appreciate some give in this phase of life. For reference I am 5’6 and 129 lbs and I got a 27
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
So cute and well-made
Great pants made very well, I was hoping they’d be a little longer when I folded them back down at the ankle. But a little too short for me I’m 5’7” which is perfect for us spring and summer, but not going into winter where I live. If you were 5’6” they might be perfect for wearing rolled up or down. It’s a good quality material. They feel very durable in the style is right on!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Jeans!
Size: 26, Color: Verified Vintage, Size: 26, Color: Verified Vintage
Love these jeans, so soft and lightweight but with all the usual Levi’s class. I bought them in three different colors. They’re so well fitting and comfortable to wear. Im 5’5 140 pounds and it is true to size. The perfect fit every time.!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
recommand products
Rosalee's Recipes - Cooking Is Love - Vegan Leather Journal
29.95
Shirlene's Recipes - Cooking Is Love - Vegan Leather Journal
29.95
Roselyn's Recipes - Cooking Is Love - Vegan Leather Journal
29.95
Ruthann's Recipes - Cooking Is Love - Vegan Leather Journal
29.95
Nilda's Recipes - Cooking Is Love - Vegan Leather Journal
29.95