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When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part of the war effort. In its aftermath, even more were built and existing huts were adapted to(...)
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When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part of the war effort. In its aftermath, even more were built and existing huts were adapted to(...)
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Quonset hut : metal living for a modern age
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When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part of the war effort. In its aftermath, even more were built and existing huts were adapted to house the postwar population boom. Of course, it couldn't last: the American desire for permanence meant decay and neglect for many of these rough-and-ready shelters and quickie warehouses. But in the midst of its almost tragic tale of extinction, the quonset hut has emerged as an unexpected icon of Americana and an oasis of architectural imagination. Travel the back roads of America and you will find the quonset's distinctive shape enclosing everything from houses of worship to houses of pancakes. "Quonset Hut" tells the story of this unique architectural phenomena, from its birth during WWII as a mass-production shelter to its new status as an icon of American pragmatism, ingenuity, perseverance, and individuality.
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When World War II came along, the American military found itself in need of a prefabricated, lightweight shelter that could be easily shipped and quickly assembled. The quonset hut, that sliced tube of corrugated metal, was the answer. Over a hundred thousand were produced as part of the war effort. In its aftermath, even more were built and existing huts were adapted to house the postwar population boom. Of course, it couldn't last: the American desire for permanence meant decay and neglect for many of these rough-and-ready shelters and quickie warehouses. But in the midst of its almost tragic tale of extinction, the quonset hut has emerged as an unexpected icon of Americana and an oasis of architectural imagination. Travel the back roads of America and you will find the quonset's distinctive shape enclosing everything from houses of worship to houses of pancakes. "Quonset Hut" tells the story of this unique architectural phenomena, from its birth during WWII as a mass-production shelter to its new status as an icon of American pragmatism, ingenuity, perseverance, and individuality.
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The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Possessed of enormous talent and ambition, these two artists -- one trained as a sculptor, the other as a stonecutter -- met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Over(...)
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The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Possessed of enormous talent and ambition, these two artists -- one trained as a sculptor, the other as a stonecutter -- met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Over(...)
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The genius in the design : Bernini, Borromini, and the rivalry that transformed Rome
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The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Possessed of enormous talent and ambition, these two artists -- one trained as a sculptor, the other as a stonecutter -- met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Over the course of their careers they became the most celebrated architects of their era, designing some of the most beautiful buildings in the world and transforming the city of Rome. “The Genius in the Design” is an extraordinary tale of how these two men plotted, schemed, and intrigued to get the better of each other. Full of dramatic tension and great insight into personalities, acclaimed writer Jake Morrissey's engrossing and impeccably researched account also shows that this legendary rivalry defined the Baroque style that immediately succeeded the Renaissance and created the spectacular Roman cityscape of today. Almost exactly the same age -- Bernini was born at the end of 1598, Borromini nine months later -- they were as alike and as different as any two men could be, each a potent combination of passion and enterprise, energy and imperfection. Bernini was a precocious talent who as a youth caught the attention of Pope Paul V and became Rome's most celebrated artist, whose patrons included the wealthiest families in Europe. The city's greatest sculptor -- the creator of such masterpieces as Apollo and Daphne and the Ecstasy of St. Teresa -- Bernini would also have been Rome's pre-eminent architect had it not been for Francesco Borromini, the one man whose talent and virtuosity rivalled his own. In contrast to Bernini's easy grace, Borromini was an introvert with a fiery temper who bristled when anyone interfered with his vision; his temperament alienated him from prospective patrons and precipitated his tragic end. Like Mozart and Salieri, these two masters were inextricably linked, their dazzling work prodding the other to greater achievement while taking merciless advantage of each other's missteps. “The Genius in the Design” is their story, a fascinating narrative of beauty and tragedy marked at turns by personal animosity and astonishing artistic achievement.
The genius in the design : Bernini, Borromini, and the rivalry that transformed Rome
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The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Possessed of enormous talent and ambition, these two artists -- one trained as a sculptor, the other as a stonecutter -- met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Over the course of their careers they became the most celebrated architects of their era, designing some of the most beautiful buildings in the world and transforming the city of Rome. “The Genius in the Design” is an extraordinary tale of how these two men plotted, schemed, and intrigued to get the better of each other. Full of dramatic tension and great insight into personalities, acclaimed writer Jake Morrissey's engrossing and impeccably researched account also shows that this legendary rivalry defined the Baroque style that immediately succeeded the Renaissance and created the spectacular Roman cityscape of today. Almost exactly the same age -- Bernini was born at the end of 1598, Borromini nine months later -- they were as alike and as different as any two men could be, each a potent combination of passion and enterprise, energy and imperfection. Bernini was a precocious talent who as a youth caught the attention of Pope Paul V and became Rome's most celebrated artist, whose patrons included the wealthiest families in Europe. The city's greatest sculptor -- the creator of such masterpieces as Apollo and Daphne and the Ecstasy of St. Teresa -- Bernini would also have been Rome's pre-eminent architect had it not been for Francesco Borromini, the one man whose talent and virtuosity rivalled his own. In contrast to Bernini's easy grace, Borromini was an introvert with a fiery temper who bristled when anyone interfered with his vision; his temperament alienated him from prospective patrons and precipitated his tragic end. Like Mozart and Salieri, these two masters were inextricably linked, their dazzling work prodding the other to greater achievement while taking merciless advantage of each other's missteps. “The Genius in the Design” is their story, a fascinating narrative of beauty and tragedy marked at turns by personal animosity and astonishing artistic achievement.
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Art deco New York
Art deco New York
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'Art deco New York' takes readers on a historical and visual journey through the city during the transformative decades between the two world wars, when Art Deco influenced not only architectural styles but also fashion and furniture, textiles and graphic, the design of train and automobiles and even the look of film and stage sets.
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'Art deco New York' takes readers on a historical and visual journey through the city during the transformative decades between the two world wars, when Art Deco influenced not only architectural styles but also fashion and furniture, textiles and graphic, the design of train and automobiles and even the look of film and stage sets.
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Art deco New York
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'Art deco New York' takes readers on a historical and visual journey through the city during the transformative decades between the two world wars, when Art Deco influenced not only architectural styles but also fashion and furniture, textiles and graphic, the design of train and automobiles and even the look of film and stage sets.
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'Art deco New York' takes readers on a historical and visual journey through the city during the transformative decades between the two world wars, when Art Deco influenced not only architectural styles but also fashion and furniture, textiles and graphic, the design of train and automobiles and even the look of film and stage sets.
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October 2004, New York
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At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debated today: the conflict between standardization and individuality, the question of whether a one-of-a-kind handcrafted object is superior to a mass-produced one, and(...)
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At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debated today: the conflict between standardization and individuality, the question of whether a one-of-a-kind handcrafted object is superior to a mass-produced one, and(...)
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The arts & craft movement in Europe & America : design for the modern world
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At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debated today: the conflict between standardization and individuality, the question of whether a one-of-a-kind handcrafted object is superior to a mass-produced one, and the problem of defining what kind of design most benefits society. The book features masterworks by the best-known designers of the period, such as William Morris, M. H. Baillie Scott, Henry Van de Velde, Peter Behrens, Josef Hoffmann, Eliel Saarinen, Greene and Greene, and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as lesser-known examples that have never been displayed together before.
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At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debated today: the conflict between standardization and individuality, the question of whether a one-of-a-kind handcrafted object is superior to a mass-produced one, and the problem of defining what kind of design most benefits society. The book features masterworks by the best-known designers of the period, such as William Morris, M. H. Baillie Scott, Henry Van de Velde, Peter Behrens, Josef Hoffmann, Eliel Saarinen, Greene and Greene, and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as lesser-known examples that have never been displayed together before.
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December 2004, New York
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The first major book of its kind, "Design in Canada" is a richly illustrated, fascinating portrait documenting more than fifty years of contemporary product design in this country. From the radical Project G stereo that every well-appointed "bachelor pad" had to have, to the wedge-shaped Contempra phone that quickly convinced homeowners to replace their boring black(...)
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The first major book of its kind, "Design in Canada" is a richly illustrated, fascinating portrait documenting more than fifty years of contemporary product design in this country. From the radical Project G stereo that every well-appointed "bachelor pad" had to have, to the wedge-shaped Contempra phone that quickly convinced homeowners to replace their boring black(...)
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October 2004, Toronto
October 2004, Toronto
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Design in Canada : fifty years from teakettles to task chairs
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The first major book of its kind, "Design in Canada" is a richly illustrated, fascinating portrait documenting more than fifty years of contemporary product design in this country. From the radical Project G stereo that every well-appointed "bachelor pad" had to have, to the wedge-shaped Contempra phone that quickly convinced homeowners to replace their boring black telephones, Canadian design has entered our homes and shaped our lives. For the first time, we can look at these products through the eyes of the cutting edge designers who created them, and celebrate their achievements.
Design in Canada : fifty years from teakettles to task chairs
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The first major book of its kind, "Design in Canada" is a richly illustrated, fascinating portrait documenting more than fifty years of contemporary product design in this country. From the radical Project G stereo that every well-appointed "bachelor pad" had to have, to the wedge-shaped Contempra phone that quickly convinced homeowners to replace their boring black telephones, Canadian design has entered our homes and shaped our lives. For the first time, we can look at these products through the eyes of the cutting edge designers who created them, and celebrate their achievements.
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October 2004, Toronto
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The abrupt conflict in Brian Rose's subjects between an older world, sometimes rural and sometimes urban, and the brutal political division imposed on it is not only historically important, but in Rose's hands, a subject for the camera. Previously priced at $56.00. Brian Rose is a photographer based in New York and Amsterdam.
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The abrupt conflict in Brian Rose's subjects between an older world, sometimes rural and sometimes urban, and the brutal political division imposed on it is not only historically important, but in Rose's hands, a subject for the camera. Previously priced at $56.00. Brian Rose is a photographer based in New York and Amsterdam.
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Brian Rose : the lost border, the landscape of the Iron Curtain
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The abrupt conflict in Brian Rose's subjects between an older world, sometimes rural and sometimes urban, and the brutal political division imposed on it is not only historically important, but in Rose's hands, a subject for the camera. Previously priced at $56.00. Brian Rose is a photographer based in New York and Amsterdam.
Brian Rose : the lost border, the landscape of the Iron Curtain
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The abrupt conflict in Brian Rose's subjects between an older world, sometimes rural and sometimes urban, and the brutal political division imposed on it is not only historically important, but in Rose's hands, a subject for the camera. Previously priced at $56.00. Brian Rose is a photographer based in New York and Amsterdam.
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November 2004, New York
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Concrete architecture
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Concrete is now chic, becoming ubiquitous in shops, restaurants, and even homes. The reasons are many, as concrete is a remarkable material that can be used in a huge range of techniques and situations. Its colour and texture vary, it can be very affordable and mass produced, or meticulously crafted and manipulated. New developments and increased understanding of the(...)
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Concrete is now chic, becoming ubiquitous in shops, restaurants, and even homes. The reasons are many, as concrete is a remarkable material that can be used in a huge range of techniques and situations. Its colour and texture vary, it can be very affordable and mass produced, or meticulously crafted and manipulated. New developments and increased understanding of the(...)
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Concrete architecture
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Concrete is now chic, becoming ubiquitous in shops, restaurants, and even homes. The reasons are many, as concrete is a remarkable material that can be used in a huge range of techniques and situations. Its colour and texture vary, it can be very affordable and mass produced, or meticulously crafted and manipulated. New developments and increased understanding of the possibilities of concrete architecture are inspiring contemporary architects and designers across the globe. Concrete Architecture looks at recent architectural projects that use concrete for a huge range of projects, and celebrates the intrinsic qualities of concrete in the places where we live, work, and play. This book is an invitation to re-evaluate concrete as a modern material and generator of construction techniques. Includes examples from the United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, France, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and more.
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Concrete is now chic, becoming ubiquitous in shops, restaurants, and even homes. The reasons are many, as concrete is a remarkable material that can be used in a huge range of techniques and situations. Its colour and texture vary, it can be very affordable and mass produced, or meticulously crafted and manipulated. New developments and increased understanding of the possibilities of concrete architecture are inspiring contemporary architects and designers across the globe. Concrete Architecture looks at recent architectural projects that use concrete for a huge range of projects, and celebrates the intrinsic qualities of concrete in the places where we live, work, and play. This book is an invitation to re-evaluate concrete as a modern material and generator of construction techniques. Includes examples from the United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, France, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and more.
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September 2004, Salt Lake City
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This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the work of an important Viennese architects of the younger generation. Underlying the wide diversity of his work to date - his residential, school, administrative, cultural, leisure, and industrial buildings as well as his memorials, exhibition, and town planning projects - has been his sheer creative potential.
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This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the work of an important Viennese architects of the younger generation. Underlying the wide diversity of his work to date - his residential, school, administrative, cultural, leisure, and industrial buildings as well as his memorials, exhibition, and town planning projects - has been his sheer creative potential.
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Martin Kohlbauer : buildings and projects, 1992-2005
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This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the work of an important Viennese architects of the younger generation. Underlying the wide diversity of his work to date - his residential, school, administrative, cultural, leisure, and industrial buildings as well as his memorials, exhibition, and town planning projects - has been his sheer creative potential.
Martin Kohlbauer : buildings and projects, 1992-2005
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This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the work of an important Viennese architects of the younger generation. Underlying the wide diversity of his work to date - his residential, school, administrative, cultural, leisure, and industrial buildings as well as his memorials, exhibition, and town planning projects - has been his sheer creative potential.
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September 2004, Vienna
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Urbanomad : Guy Lafranchi
Urbanomad : Guy Lafranchi
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The latest work by Guy Lafranchi presents new projects for Brazil, Switzerland, Egypt, and Hawaii as well as a number of conceptual projects presented through drawings, paintings, and models. Lebbeus Woods writes of Lafranchi: "I regard his work as original both in substance and approach. The title "Urbanomad" refers to the problems of the past and globalization,(...)
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The latest work by Guy Lafranchi presents new projects for Brazil, Switzerland, Egypt, and Hawaii as well as a number of conceptual projects presented through drawings, paintings, and models. Lebbeus Woods writes of Lafranchi: "I regard his work as original both in substance and approach. The title "Urbanomad" refers to the problems of the past and globalization,(...)
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Urbanomad : Guy Lafranchi
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The latest work by Guy Lafranchi presents new projects for Brazil, Switzerland, Egypt, and Hawaii as well as a number of conceptual projects presented through drawings, paintings, and models. Lebbeus Woods writes of Lafranchi: "I regard his work as original both in substance and approach. The title "Urbanomad" refers to the problems of the past and globalization, problems that many architects talk about, but that only a few, such as Lafranchi, convert into architecture of the highest standard."
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The latest work by Guy Lafranchi presents new projects for Brazil, Switzerland, Egypt, and Hawaii as well as a number of conceptual projects presented through drawings, paintings, and models. Lebbeus Woods writes of Lafranchi: "I regard his work as original both in substance and approach. The title "Urbanomad" refers to the problems of the past and globalization, problems that many architects talk about, but that only a few, such as Lafranchi, convert into architecture of the highest standard."
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May 2004, Vienna
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In a new double issue, "32BNY" traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, 32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress.
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In a new double issue, "32BNY" traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, 32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress.
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32BNY - issue 5/6, winter 2005 : Russia/China 1920/2004
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In a new double issue, "32BNY" traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, 32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress.
32BNY - issue 5/6, winter 2005 : Russia/China 1920/2004
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In a new double issue, "32BNY" traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, 32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress.
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