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In the coming years, “Novartis Campus” is destined to fundamentally alter the appearance and character of the Novartis plant located in the Johan quarter of Basel Stadt – transforming the former production site into a centre of knowledge, innovation and encounter. Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani's master-plan envisages having particular buildings designed and constructed by(...)
Architecture Monographs
June 2005, Basel
Diener, Federle, Wiederin : Novartis Campus - Forum 3
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In the coming years, “Novartis Campus” is destined to fundamentally alter the appearance and character of the Novartis plant located in the Johan quarter of Basel Stadt – transforming the former production site into a centre of knowledge, innovation and encounter. Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani's master-plan envisages having particular buildings designed and constructed by invited architects. This monograph focuses on the first building in the Novartis Campus. Designed and built by Roger Diener, Helmut Federle and Gerold Wiederin, the impressive house has a glass facade with staggered coloured windowpanes and exquisite interiors. The different aspects of the building are highlighted by Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, Martin Steinmann, Jan Thorn-Prikker and Ulrike Jehle-Schulte Strathaus. The volume also includes an essay by Christian Richters, illustrated by photographs, numerous plans and an inventory.
Architecture Monographs
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Presentation examining fifty years of works and projects from German architect Peter Lanz, whose practice ranges from residential houses, public and commercial offices and buildings to the planning of a whole urban district for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. This publication reflects on the development of this architect and at the same time documents part of German(...)
Architecture Monographs
September 2005, Hamburg
Lanz architekten : bauten und projekte / buildings and projects
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Presentation examining fifty years of works and projects from German architect Peter Lanz, whose practice ranges from residential houses, public and commercial offices and buildings to the planning of a whole urban district for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. This publication reflects on the development of this architect and at the same time documents part of German architectural history.
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Since the election of Mayor David Miller in November 2003, Toronto has experienced a wave of civic pride and enthusiasm not felt in decades. At long last, Torontonians see their city as a place of possibility and potential. Visions of a truly workable, liveable and world-class city are once again dancing in citizens’ heads. In the past two years, this spirit has, directly(...)
Architecture in Canada
October 2005, Toronto
Utopia : towards a new Toronto
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Since the election of Mayor David Miller in November 2003, Toronto has experienced a wave of civic pride and enthusiasm not felt in decades. At long last, Torontonians see their city as a place of possibility and potential. Visions of a truly workable, liveable and world-class city are once again dancing in citizens’ heads. In the past two years, this spirit has, directly or indirectly, manifested itself in multifarious forms: in writer Sheila Heti’s sui generis lecture series, Trampoline Hall; in the transformation of derelict hotels such as the Drake and the Gladstone into cultural hotspots; in renewed interest in waterfront revitalization and public transportation; in exciting, controversial architectural developments such as the OCAD building, the expansion of the ROM and the AGO; in the [murmur] project, which catalogues stories about Toronto neighbourhoods and broadcasts them to people’s cell phones; in the explosion of the local independent music scene. "uTOpia" aims to capture and chronicle that spirit, collecting writing by many of the people inspired by and involved in these projects. Featuring passionate, visionary essays by thirty-four different journalists, artists, thinkers, architects and activists, "uTOpia" is a compendium of ideas, opinions and strategies. The anthology explores plans to redevelop the Island airport into a Ward’s Island-style community; how the Zeidler family is energizing artist-run centres; what a car-free Kensington Market might mean; the necessity and beauty of laneway housing; the way past efforts to combat devastating developments like the Spadina Expressway have shaped current activism; what a utopian Toronto might look like mapped out; and much, much more. "uTOpia" writes Toronto as it is shared and created by the people who live here. Though it is by no means a complete picture of what is happening in the city right now, it will hopefully show that what was once just a T-shirt slogan – I Heart T.O. – is now genuine, heartfelt sentiment.
Architecture in Canada
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the(...)
Green Architecture
April 2009, Rotterdam
Superuse
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the ’harvest map’ of everything reusable within a given distance of a building site. It also considers the subject from the ecological and methodological points of view. Superuse renders the superfluous superfluous.
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April 2009, Rotterdam
Green Architecture
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In "Treasures of the Reford gardens", Alexander Reford explores the collection of rare and exotic plants grown by Elsie Reford at Reford gardens in Grand-Métis, Québec. Using her diaries and correspondence, Alexander Reford chronicles the story of some of his great-grandmother's favorite plants. The book is illustrated with photographs by Louise Tanguay, who on repeated(...)
Treasures of the Reford Gardens : Elsie's floral legacy
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In "Treasures of the Reford gardens", Alexander Reford explores the collection of rare and exotic plants grown by Elsie Reford at Reford gardens in Grand-Métis, Québec. Using her diaries and correspondence, Alexander Reford chronicles the story of some of his great-grandmother's favorite plants. The book is illustrated with photographs by Louise Tanguay, who on repeated visits to Elsie's paradise has chronicled the gardens through the spring, summer and fall.
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Jardins de Métis
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Guide illustré des Jardins de Métis en Gaspésie en bordure du Fleuve Saint-Laurent. Ces jardins ont été fondés par Elsie Reford en 1926. Photographies de Louise Tanguay.
Jardins de Métis
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Guide illustré des Jardins de Métis en Gaspésie en bordure du Fleuve Saint-Laurent. Ces jardins ont été fondés par Elsie Reford en 1926. Photographies de Louise Tanguay.
Architecture du Québec
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Cette monographie, abondamment illustrée, permet d’aborder les multiples aspects de l’œuvre de Roger Taillibert. Ce sont ses grands équipements sportifs , tout comme leurs solutions techniques audacieuses, qui ont façonné sa réputation de bâtisseur. Il doit en effet aux voiles minces de la piscine de Deauville, aux couvertures textiles mobiles de la piscine Carnot à(...)
Roger Taillibert : réalisations 1
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Cette monographie, abondamment illustrée, permet d’aborder les multiples aspects de l’œuvre de Roger Taillibert. Ce sont ses grands équipements sportifs , tout comme leurs solutions techniques audacieuses, qui ont façonné sa réputation de bâtisseur. Il doit en effet aux voiles minces de la piscine de Deauville, aux couvertures textiles mobiles de la piscine Carnot à Paris et aux structures préfabriquées et précontraintes à grande portée du Parc des Princes d’avoir réalisé d’importants projets à l’étranger. Citons, entre autres, les installations olympiques de Montréal, l’extraordinaire Club des officiers d’Abû Dhabî – complexe de loisirs culturels et sportifs de 250 000 m2 – ou le Centre national sportif et culturel de Luxembourg, qui couvre une surface totale de plus de 100 000 m2.
Architecture Monographs
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de(...)
Green Architecture
March 2006, Rodez
Les matériaux naturels : décorer, restaurer et construire
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de terre crue) ; comment diagnostiquer l'état d'un mur et savoir d'où provient l'humidité ; comment poser un drain ; quels matériaux choisir pour les enduits intérieurs et extérieurs ; comment effectuer des reprises ou des enduits avec des mortiers de terre, ch aux, plâtre ; comment créer des ouvertures ; comment réaliser une dalle ; comment poser un carrelage en terre ; quelles essences de bois privilégier selon l'utilisation et comment les traiter, comment poser un plancher sur solives avec barrelets comment assurer une bonne isolation, etc.
Green Architecture
Shigeru Ban
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Etoile montante de l'architecture, Shigeru Ban réalise d'élégantes structures grâce à des matériaux organiques tels que le carton, le bambou ou le bois composite. Il a œuvré dans les domaines les plus variés, des abris temporaires destinés aux victimes d'un tremblement de terre aux somptueuses villas en bord de mer ou au cœur des villes. Son engagement humanitaire, son(...)
Architecture Monographs
March 2006, Paris
Shigeru Ban
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Etoile montante de l'architecture, Shigeru Ban réalise d'élégantes structures grâce à des matériaux organiques tels que le carton, le bambou ou le bois composite. Il a œuvré dans les domaines les plus variés, des abris temporaires destinés aux victimes d'un tremblement de terre aux somptueuses villas en bord de mer ou au cœur des villes. Son engagement humanitaire, son recours novateur à des matériaux recyclables et bon marché, ainsi qu'une écriture architecturale poétique lui ont valu une renommée internationale. Cet ouvrage, conçu en étroite collaboration avec l'architecte, est une présentation thématique de ses réalisations, fidèle aux lignes directrices de son travail : carton, bois, bambou, préfabriqué et membrane.
Architecture Monographs
Alvar Aalto
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Aalto s'est exercé à tous les genres architecturaux : institutions publiques (hôtels de ville, bibliothèques, théâtres, églises, universités), logements sociaux et maisons individuelles. Quels que soient le type de bâtiment et sa taille, il s'est toujours montré attentif aux besoins de ses utilisateurs, tout en faisant preuve d'une grande sensibilité à la fois aux sites(...)
Architecture Monographs
March 2006, Paris
Alvar Aalto
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Aalto s'est exercé à tous les genres architecturaux : institutions publiques (hôtels de ville, bibliothèques, théâtres, églises, universités), logements sociaux et maisons individuelles. Quels que soient le type de bâtiment et sa taille, il s'est toujours montré attentif aux besoins de ses utilisateurs, tout en faisant preuve d'une grande sensibilité à la fois aux sites et matériaux naturels et à la visée expérimentale de l'architecture. L'auteur rend compte de la place occupée par Aalto dans le Mouvement moderne international comme dans la culture finlandaise et s'attache à mettre en évidence les principales sources d'inspiration de l'architecte les paysages et les traditions de la Finlande, l'habitat domestique italien, l'urbanisme de la Grèce antique ainsi que l'œuvre d'architectes tels Gunnar Asplund et Le Corbusier.
Architecture Monographs