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New architecture in Britain
New architecture in Britain
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This book engagingly describes and illustrates over 100 outstanding projects from around Britain that have contributed to the country's architectural rejuvenation in the twenty-first century. Landmark projects by well-known architects, such as Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners' Eden Project in Cornwall, Daniel Libeskind's Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and Foster and(...)
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This book engagingly describes and illustrates over 100 outstanding projects from around Britain that have contributed to the country's architectural rejuvenation in the twenty-first century. Landmark projects by well-known architects, such as Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners' Eden Project in Cornwall, Daniel Libeskind's Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and Foster and(...)
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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April 2006, London, New York
April 2006, London, New York
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New architecture in Britain
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This book engagingly describes and illustrates over 100 outstanding projects from around Britain that have contributed to the country's architectural rejuvenation in the twenty-first century. Landmark projects by well-known architects, such as Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners' Eden Project in Cornwall, Daniel Libeskind's Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and Foster and Partners' tower at 30 St Mary Axe in London, feature alongside the work of younger, smaller practices, including many based outside the capital. New Architecture in Britain makes a forceful contribution to the continuing debate about the role of architecture in forging a new environment and underpinning the growth of a healthy society.
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This book engagingly describes and illustrates over 100 outstanding projects from around Britain that have contributed to the country's architectural rejuvenation in the twenty-first century. Landmark projects by well-known architects, such as Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners' Eden Project in Cornwall, Daniel Libeskind's Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and Foster and Partners' tower at 30 St Mary Axe in London, feature alongside the work of younger, smaller practices, including many based outside the capital. New Architecture in Britain makes a forceful contribution to the continuing debate about the role of architecture in forging a new environment and underpinning the growth of a healthy society.
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April 2006, London, New York
April 2006, London, New York
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Architecture of Community
Architecture of Community
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With three new chapters, The Architecture of Community provides a contemporary road map for designing or completing today’s fragmented communities. Illustrated throughout with Krier’s original drawings, The Architecture of Community explains his theories on classical and vernacular urbanism and architecture, while providing practical design guidelines for creating livable(...)
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With three new chapters, The Architecture of Community provides a contemporary road map for designing or completing today’s fragmented communities. Illustrated throughout with Krier’s original drawings, The Architecture of Community explains his theories on classical and vernacular urbanism and architecture, while providing practical design guidelines for creating livable(...)
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Architecture of Community
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With three new chapters, The Architecture of Community provides a contemporary road map for designing or completing today’s fragmented communities. Illustrated throughout with Krier’s original drawings, The Architecture of Community explains his theories on classical and vernacular urbanism and architecture, while providing practical design guidelines for creating livable towns. The book contains descriptions and images of the author’s built and unbuilt projects, including the Krier House and Tower in Seaside, Florida, as well as the town of Poundbury in England. Commissioned by the Prince of Wales in 1988, Krier’s design for Poundbury in Dorset has become a reference model for ecological planning and building that can meet contemporary needs.
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With three new chapters, The Architecture of Community provides a contemporary road map for designing or completing today’s fragmented communities. Illustrated throughout with Krier’s original drawings, The Architecture of Community explains his theories on classical and vernacular urbanism and architecture, while providing practical design guidelines for creating livable towns. The book contains descriptions and images of the author’s built and unbuilt projects, including the Krier House and Tower in Seaside, Florida, as well as the town of Poundbury in England. Commissioned by the Prince of Wales in 1988, Krier’s design for Poundbury in Dorset has become a reference model for ecological planning and building that can meet contemporary needs.
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March 2009
March 2009
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Architectural Theory
Architectural Theory
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The birthplace of the skycraper, Chicago is famous for an architectural tradition that has influenced building around the globe. It is the craddle of modern architecture. It gae rise to the urban office building and the flowing, open floor plans of today's homes. This book chronicles Chicago's architectural tradition from the nineteenth through the early twenty-fisrt(...)
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The birthplace of the skycraper, Chicago is famous for an architectural tradition that has influenced building around the globe. It is the craddle of modern architecture. It gae rise to the urban office building and the flowing, open floor plans of today's homes. This book chronicles Chicago's architectural tradition from the nineteenth through the early twenty-fisrt(...)
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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January 1900, New York
January 1900, New York
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Chicago architecture and design, revised and expanded
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The birthplace of the skycraper, Chicago is famous for an architectural tradition that has influenced building around the globe. It is the craddle of modern architecture. It gae rise to the urban office building and the flowing, open floor plans of today's homes. This book chronicles Chicago's architectural tradition from the nineteenth through the early twenty-fisrt century : from the structural simplicity of Chicago School commercial building to the low-slung Prairie School house, from the streamlined Art Deco skycraper to the minimalist Miesian tower of glass and steel, all the way through the strikingly original, diverse designs of the present day's so-called second modern period.
Chicago architecture and design, revised and expanded
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The birthplace of the skycraper, Chicago is famous for an architectural tradition that has influenced building around the globe. It is the craddle of modern architecture. It gae rise to the urban office building and the flowing, open floor plans of today's homes. This book chronicles Chicago's architectural tradition from the nineteenth through the early twenty-fisrt century : from the structural simplicity of Chicago School commercial building to the low-slung Prairie School house, from the streamlined Art Deco skycraper to the minimalist Miesian tower of glass and steel, all the way through the strikingly original, diverse designs of the present day's so-called second modern period.
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January 1900, New York
January 1900, New York
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Alberto Kalach
Alberto Kalach
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This book brings together the most recent buildings and projects by the Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, with particular emphasis on the first steps of the process of each of these. As if it were a sort of log or sketch pad, the book sets out to highlight the essence of his ideas and the immediacy of his first few pencil strokes. Structured typologically, the tour(...)
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This book brings together the most recent buildings and projects by the Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, with particular emphasis on the first steps of the process of each of these. As if it were a sort of log or sketch pad, the book sets out to highlight the essence of his ideas and the immediacy of his first few pencil strokes. Structured typologically, the tour(...)
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Alberto Kalach
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This book brings together the most recent buildings and projects by the Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, with particular emphasis on the first steps of the process of each of these. As if it were a sort of log or sketch pad, the book sets out to highlight the essence of his ideas and the immediacy of his first few pencil strokes. Structured typologically, the tour through Kalach's work takes in single-family houses, apartment buildings, various designs for tower blocks and his famous project for the lake city (awarded a prize at the 2002 Venice Biennale), in which he proposes rehydrating the dried up aquiferous areas of Mexico City.
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This book brings together the most recent buildings and projects by the Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, with particular emphasis on the first steps of the process of each of these. As if it were a sort of log or sketch pad, the book sets out to highlight the essence of his ideas and the immediacy of his first few pencil strokes. Structured typologically, the tour through Kalach's work takes in single-family houses, apartment buildings, various designs for tower blocks and his famous project for the lake city (awarded a prize at the 2002 Venice Biennale), in which he proposes rehydrating the dried up aquiferous areas of Mexico City.
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January 1900, Barcelona
January 1900, Barcelona
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Architecture Monographs
Architecture Monographs
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William Pereira
William Pereira
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William Pereira helped define emerging social values: he designed every building type imaginable, from houses to hospitals, as well as inventing some of his own, such as the Television Studios for CBS in Los Angeles, which were the first of their kind. For the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport Pereira convinced authorities to adapt the facility to jet(...)
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William Pereira helped define emerging social values: he designed every building type imaginable, from houses to hospitals, as well as inventing some of his own, such as the Television Studios for CBS in Los Angeles, which were the first of their kind. For the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport Pereira convinced authorities to adapt the facility to jet(...)
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William Pereira
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William Pereira helped define emerging social values: he designed every building type imaginable, from houses to hospitals, as well as inventing some of his own, such as the Television Studios for CBS in Los Angeles, which were the first of their kind. For the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport Pereira convinced authorities to adapt the facility to jet planes before jet travel was commonplace. This monograph captures Pereira’s talent and influence, featuring in-depth, behind-the-scenes views of his most well known projectcs, including the CBS, USC Masterplan, the University of California (Irvine) campus, the Doha Masterplan, the Transamerica Tower in San Francisco, and the LA Airport.
William Pereira
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William Pereira helped define emerging social values: he designed every building type imaginable, from houses to hospitals, as well as inventing some of his own, such as the Television Studios for CBS in Los Angeles, which were the first of their kind. For the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport Pereira convinced authorities to adapt the facility to jet planes before jet travel was commonplace. This monograph captures Pereira’s talent and influence, featuring in-depth, behind-the-scenes views of his most well known projectcs, including the CBS, USC Masterplan, the University of California (Irvine) campus, the Doha Masterplan, the Transamerica Tower in San Francisco, and the LA Airport.
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April 2003, Los Angeles
April 2003, Los Angeles
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Architecture Monographs
Architecture Monographs
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London's bridges
London's bridges
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied(...)
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied(...)
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London's bridges
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied throughout by colour photographs of the present bridges, as well as detailed paintings and engravings of the earlier structures that once stood in their place, this is a fully illustrated and absorbing narrative for anyone with an interest in the history of London.
London's bridges
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied throughout by colour photographs of the present bridges, as well as detailed paintings and engravings of the earlier structures that once stood in their place, this is a fully illustrated and absorbing narrative for anyone with an interest in the history of London.
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April 2009
April 2009
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Engineering Structures
Engineering Structures
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Oscar Niemeyer buildings
Oscar Niemeyer buildings
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied(...)
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied(...)
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Oscar Niemeyer buildings
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied throughout by colour photographs of the present bridges, as well as detailed paintings and engravings of the earlier structures that once stood in their place, this is a fully illustrated and absorbing narrative for anyone with an interest in the history of London.
Oscar Niemeyer buildings
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Oft-overshadowed by the imposing buildings that line the River Thames, the bridges of London are an intriguing part of the capital, past and present. This book traces the history of all 33 Thames bridges within Greater London, exploring the fascinating architecture and unique stories from Hampton Court Bridge in the west to the iconic Tower Bridge in the east. Accompanied throughout by colour photographs of the present bridges, as well as detailed paintings and engravings of the earlier structures that once stood in their place, this is a fully illustrated and absorbing narrative for anyone with an interest in the history of London.
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April 2009
April 2009
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The city of Barcelona has been known since the early twentieth century as the home of Art Nouveau. Now it has also become a centre for contemporary international architecture. This follow-up to "In Detail: Barcelona Art Nouveau" looks at the most notable buildings of the last 10 years, with detailed photographic reports on Josep Lluís Mateo’s Barcelona Convention Center,(...)
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The city of Barcelona has been known since the early twentieth century as the home of Art Nouveau. Now it has also become a centre for contemporary international architecture. This follow-up to "In Detail: Barcelona Art Nouveau" looks at the most notable buildings of the last 10 years, with detailed photographic reports on Josep Lluís Mateo’s Barcelona Convention Center,(...)
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In detail : Barcelona contemporary architecture
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The city of Barcelona has been known since the early twentieth century as the home of Art Nouveau. Now it has also become a centre for contemporary international architecture. This follow-up to "In Detail: Barcelona Art Nouveau" looks at the most notable buildings of the last 10 years, with detailed photographic reports on Josep Lluís Mateo’s Barcelona Convention Center, Richard Meier’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Carles Ferrater’s Botanical Gardens and Institute, Rafael Moneo’s Barcelona Auditorium concert hall, Herzog & de Meuron’s Forum Building, Josep Llinàs’s block of buildings in the Fort Pienc neighborhood, EMBT’s Santa Caterina Market, Clotet & Paricio’s Forum-area retirement home and Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower.
In detail : Barcelona contemporary architecture
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The city of Barcelona has been known since the early twentieth century as the home of Art Nouveau. Now it has also become a centre for contemporary international architecture. This follow-up to "In Detail: Barcelona Art Nouveau" looks at the most notable buildings of the last 10 years, with detailed photographic reports on Josep Lluís Mateo’s Barcelona Convention Center, Richard Meier’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Carles Ferrater’s Botanical Gardens and Institute, Rafael Moneo’s Barcelona Auditorium concert hall, Herzog & de Meuron’s Forum Building, Josep Llinàs’s block of buildings in the Fort Pienc neighborhood, EMBT’s Santa Caterina Market, Clotet & Paricio’s Forum-area retirement home and Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower.
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August 2006, Barcelona
August 2006, Barcelona
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Architecture since 1900, Europe
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Architecture of shame
Architecture of shame
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In 'Architecture of Shame' the author 'reveals' little-known details about famous buildings around the world, such as how India's Taj Mahal was intended to have two domes and that the Eiffel Tower, in France, once wore fig leaves. Some of the information is startling and unheard of, not least because they were drawn from the author's vivid imagination. Each of the(...)
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In 'Architecture of Shame' the author 'reveals' little-known details about famous buildings around the world, such as how India's Taj Mahal was intended to have two domes and that the Eiffel Tower, in France, once wore fig leaves. Some of the information is startling and unheard of, not least because they were drawn from the author's vivid imagination. Each of the(...)
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May 2020
May 2020
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Architecture of shame
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In 'Architecture of Shame' the author 'reveals' little-known details about famous buildings around the world, such as how India's Taj Mahal was intended to have two domes and that the Eiffel Tower, in France, once wore fig leaves. Some of the information is startling and unheard of, not least because they were drawn from the author's vivid imagination. Each of the 28 chapters features a building of significant historical interest and tells an alternative background story behind its development and construction in a mischevious blend of leg-pull and tall tales. Also included are the author's original illustrations of what might have been.
Architecture of shame
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In 'Architecture of Shame' the author 'reveals' little-known details about famous buildings around the world, such as how India's Taj Mahal was intended to have two domes and that the Eiffel Tower, in France, once wore fig leaves. Some of the information is startling and unheard of, not least because they were drawn from the author's vivid imagination. Each of the 28 chapters features a building of significant historical interest and tells an alternative background story behind its development and construction in a mischevious blend of leg-pull and tall tales. Also included are the author's original illustrations of what might have been.
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May 2020
May 2020
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Kengo Kuma 2013-2020
Kengo Kuma 2013-2020
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This special publication showcases work by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, remarkably covering all of the projects he completed between 2013 and 2020. Beginning with FRAC Marseille, more than 40 buildings are featured, many of them in Japan. Notable recent works include the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Turkey, the Dallas Rolex Tower in Texas, KENZO House in Paris, the V(...)
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This special publication showcases work by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, remarkably covering all of the projects he completed between 2013 and 2020. Beginning with FRAC Marseille, more than 40 buildings are featured, many of them in Japan. Notable recent works include the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Turkey, the Dallas Rolex Tower in Texas, KENZO House in Paris, the V(...)
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Kengo Kuma 2013-2020
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This special publication showcases work by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, remarkably covering all of the projects he completed between 2013 and 2020. Beginning with FRAC Marseille, more than 40 buildings are featured, many of them in Japan. Notable recent works include the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Turkey, the Dallas Rolex Tower in Texas, KENZO House in Paris, the V Dundee in Scotland, the cocoon-like Suspended Forest house in Switzerland, and the Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo. With a sharp eye for innovative and outstanding design and a staggering diversity of typologies and scales under his belt, Kuma is clearly an architectural force like none other.
Kengo Kuma 2013-2020
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This special publication showcases work by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, remarkably covering all of the projects he completed between 2013 and 2020. Beginning with FRAC Marseille, more than 40 buildings are featured, many of them in Japan. Notable recent works include the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Turkey, the Dallas Rolex Tower in Texas, KENZO House in Paris, the V Dundee in Scotland, the cocoon-like Suspended Forest house in Switzerland, and the Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo. With a sharp eye for innovative and outstanding design and a staggering diversity of typologies and scales under his belt, Kuma is clearly an architectural force like none other.
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October 2020
October 2020
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Architecture Monographs
Architecture Monographs
