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Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen
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This book is a timely portrait of the work of an architect who expanded the vocabulary of modern architecture. Eero Saarinen and Balthazar Korab constitute a unique team in the history of architecture: Saarinen, the mid-twentieth-century architect who challenged the architectural conventions of his time, and Korab, an architect in Saarinen's office whose perceptive(...)
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This book is a timely portrait of the work of an architect who expanded the vocabulary of modern architecture. Eero Saarinen and Balthazar Korab constitute a unique team in the history of architecture: Saarinen, the mid-twentieth-century architect who challenged the architectural conventions of his time, and Korab, an architect in Saarinen's office whose perceptive(...)
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Architecture, monographies
Architecture, monographies
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novembre 2007, New York, London
novembre 2007, New York, London
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Eero Saarinen
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This book is a timely portrait of the work of an architect who expanded the vocabulary of modern architecture. Eero Saarinen and Balthazar Korab constitute a unique team in the history of architecture: Saarinen, the mid-twentieth-century architect who challenged the architectural conventions of his time, and Korab, an architect in Saarinen's office whose perceptive photographs reveal the brilliance of Saarinen's work. This visual sourcebook illustrates nineteen Saarinen commissions in photographs drawn from Korab's archive, providing multiple views of the buildings themselves as well as views of their construction and of architectural models that were critical to their design. Images of Saarinen's office and home provide personal ambience, and an introductory essay positions Saarinen's work within the broader context of his time. Seen in detail, such earlier work as the General Motors Technical Center (1948-56) or the Miller house (1953-57) show departures from orthodox modernism. Saarinen's assured handling of new materials and new building functions impart lasting value to his work, as exemplified by the iconic Trans World Airlines Terminal (1956-62) and Dulles International Airport (1958-63).
Eero Saarinen
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This book is a timely portrait of the work of an architect who expanded the vocabulary of modern architecture. Eero Saarinen and Balthazar Korab constitute a unique team in the history of architecture: Saarinen, the mid-twentieth-century architect who challenged the architectural conventions of his time, and Korab, an architect in Saarinen's office whose perceptive photographs reveal the brilliance of Saarinen's work. This visual sourcebook illustrates nineteen Saarinen commissions in photographs drawn from Korab's archive, providing multiple views of the buildings themselves as well as views of their construction and of architectural models that were critical to their design. Images of Saarinen's office and home provide personal ambience, and an introductory essay positions Saarinen's work within the broader context of his time. Seen in detail, such earlier work as the General Motors Technical Center (1948-56) or the Miller house (1953-57) show departures from orthodox modernism. Saarinen's assured handling of new materials and new building functions impart lasting value to his work, as exemplified by the iconic Trans World Airlines Terminal (1956-62) and Dulles International Airport (1958-63).
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novembre 2007, New York, London
novembre 2007, New York, London
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Architecture, monographies
Architecture, monographies
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Interprétation photographique d'un site urbain historique longtemps négligé, dont le rôle a pourtant été capital dans l'essor de l'industrie canadienne. Préface de Phyllis Lambert; textes de Jean Bélisle, Dinu Bumbaru et Louise Désy; photographies de Clara Gutsche et David Miller.
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Interprétation photographique d'un site urbain historique longtemps négligé, dont le rôle a pourtant été capital dans l'essor de l'industrie canadienne. Préface de Phyllis Lambert; textes de Jean Bélisle, Dinu Bumbaru et Louise Désy; photographies de Clara Gutsche et David Miller.
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Regards sur un paysage industriel : le Canal de Lachine
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Interprétation photographique d'un site urbain historique longtemps négligé, dont le rôle a pourtant été capital dans l'essor de l'industrie canadienne. Préface de Phyllis Lambert; textes de Jean Bélisle, Dinu Bumbaru et Louise Désy; photographies de Clara Gutsche et David Miller.
Regards sur un paysage industriel : le Canal de Lachine
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Interprétation photographique d'un site urbain historique longtemps négligé, dont le rôle a pourtant été capital dans l'essor de l'industrie canadienne. Préface de Phyllis Lambert; textes de Jean Bélisle, Dinu Bumbaru et Louise Désy; photographies de Clara Gutsche et David Miller.
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juillet 1992
juillet 1992
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Publications du CCA
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A group of essays dedicated to the notion that human lives are enriched by participation in a social community that is integrated into the natural landscape of a particular place. Among the thirty-four contributors are David Ehrenfeld, Lynn R. Miller, Wendell Berry, Deborah Tall, David W. Orr, Susan Witt, and Robert Swann, as well as other philosophers,(...)
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A group of essays dedicated to the notion that human lives are enriched by participation in a social community that is integrated into the natural landscape of a particular place. Among the thirty-four contributors are David Ehrenfeld, Lynn R. Miller, Wendell Berry, Deborah Tall, David W. Orr, Susan Witt, and Robert Swann, as well as other philosophers,(...)
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Rooted in the land : essays on community and place
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A group of essays dedicated to the notion that human lives are enriched by participation in a social community that is integrated into the natural landscape of a particular place. Among the thirty-four contributors are David Ehrenfeld, Lynn R. Miller, Wendell Berry, Deborah Tall, David W. Orr, Susan Witt, and Robert Swann, as well as other philosophers, scientists, activists, economists, historians and sociologists.
Rooted in the land : essays on community and place
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A group of essays dedicated to the notion that human lives are enriched by participation in a social community that is integrated into the natural landscape of a particular place. Among the thirty-four contributors are David Ehrenfeld, Lynn R. Miller, Wendell Berry, Deborah Tall, David W. Orr, Susan Witt, and Robert Swann, as well as other philosophers, scientists, activists, economists, historians and sociologists.
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octobre 1996, New Haven
octobre 1996, New Haven
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Théorie du paysage
Théorie du paysage
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Covers all the stages in the concept and construction of the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Includes an introduction by Phyllis Lambert, essays by Larry Richards, John Harris, Robert Lemire, and an interview with architect Peter Rose conducted by George Baird and Chantal Pontbriand. With a portfolio of colour photographs by Richard Pare and Gabor Szilasi, and a(...)
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Covers all the stages in the concept and construction of the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Includes an introduction by Phyllis Lambert, essays by Larry Richards, John Harris, Robert Lemire, and an interview with architect Peter Rose conducted by George Baird and Chantal Pontbriand. With a portfolio of colour photographs by Richard Pare and Gabor Szilasi, and a(...)
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Canadian Centre for Architecture: building and gardens
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Covers all the stages in the concept and construction of the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Includes an introduction by Phyllis Lambert, essays by Larry Richards, John Harris, Robert Lemire, and an interview with architect Peter Rose conducted by George Baird and Chantal Pontbriand. With a portfolio of colour photographs by Richard Pare and Gabor Szilasi, and a black and white portfolio with works by David Miller, Clara Gutsche, and Laura Volkerding.
Canadian Centre for Architecture: building and gardens
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Covers all the stages in the concept and construction of the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Includes an introduction by Phyllis Lambert, essays by Larry Richards, John Harris, Robert Lemire, and an interview with architect Peter Rose conducted by George Baird and Chantal Pontbriand. With a portfolio of colour photographs by Richard Pare and Gabor Szilasi, and a black and white portfolio with works by David Miller, Clara Gutsche, and Laura Volkerding.
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mai 1989, Montréal
mai 1989, Montréal
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Publications du CCA
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Ce livre montre toutes les facettes de la conception et de la construction du bâtiment conçu pour abriter le Centre Canadien d'Architecture. Il comprend une introduction de Phyllis Lambert et des essais de Larry Richards, John Harris et Robert Lemire. Il contient également un portfolio de photographies en couleur de Richard Pare et Gabor Szilasi, ainsi que des(...)
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Ce livre montre toutes les facettes de la conception et de la construction du bâtiment conçu pour abriter le Centre Canadien d'Architecture. Il comprend une introduction de Phyllis Lambert et des essais de Larry Richards, John Harris et Robert Lemire. Il contient également un portfolio de photographies en couleur de Richard Pare et Gabor Szilasi, ainsi que des(...)
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Centre Canadien d'Architecture : architecture et paysage
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Ce livre montre toutes les facettes de la conception et de la construction du bâtiment conçu pour abriter le Centre Canadien d'Architecture. Il comprend une introduction de Phyllis Lambert et des essais de Larry Richards, John Harris et Robert Lemire. Il contient également un portfolio de photographies en couleur de Richard Pare et Gabor Szilasi, ainsi que des photographies en noir et blanc de David Miller, Clara Gutsche et Laura Volkerding.
Centre Canadien d'Architecture : architecture et paysage
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Ce livre montre toutes les facettes de la conception et de la construction du bâtiment conçu pour abriter le Centre Canadien d'Architecture. Il comprend une introduction de Phyllis Lambert et des essais de Larry Richards, John Harris et Robert Lemire. Il contient également un portfolio de photographies en couleur de Richard Pare et Gabor Szilasi, ainsi que des photographies en noir et blanc de David Miller, Clara Gutsche et Laura Volkerding.
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mai 1989, Montréal
mai 1989, Montréal
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Exhibiting Architecture: A Paradox? a collection of essays that were an outgrowth of the eponymous symposium at the school in fall 2013 was recently published by Yale School of Architecture. The forum was convened by associate professor Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen, David Andrew Tasman and curator Carson Chan. This publication includes essays that explore the difficulties of(...)
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Exhibiting Architecture: A Paradox? a collection of essays that were an outgrowth of the eponymous symposium at the school in fall 2013 was recently published by Yale School of Architecture. The forum was convened by associate professor Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen, David Andrew Tasman and curator Carson Chan. This publication includes essays that explore the difficulties of(...)
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Exhibiting Architecture: A Paradox?
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Exhibiting Architecture: A Paradox? a collection of essays that were an outgrowth of the eponymous symposium at the school in fall 2013 was recently published by Yale School of Architecture. The forum was convened by associate professor Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen, David Andrew Tasman and curator Carson Chan. This publication includes essays that explore the difficulties of exhibiting something as large and complex as a building or a city, and how to communicate something as elusive as an architectural experience that unfolds in space and time. It includes essays by Barry Bergdoll, Mari Lending, Romy Golan, Wallis Miller, Simon Sadler, Craig Buckley, among others, and two round table discussions with curators and practitioners.
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Exhibiting Architecture: A Paradox? a collection of essays that were an outgrowth of the eponymous symposium at the school in fall 2013 was recently published by Yale School of Architecture. The forum was convened by associate professor Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen, David Andrew Tasman and curator Carson Chan. This publication includes essays that explore the difficulties of exhibiting something as large and complex as a building or a city, and how to communicate something as elusive as an architectural experience that unfolds in space and time. It includes essays by Barry Bergdoll, Mari Lending, Romy Golan, Wallis Miller, Simon Sadler, Craig Buckley, among others, and two round table discussions with curators and practitioners.
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octobre 2015
octobre 2015
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Muséologie
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112 Greene Street was one of New York’s first alternative, artist-run venues. Started in October 1970 by Jeffrey Lew, Gordon Matta-Clark and Alan Saret, among others, the building became a focal point for a young generation of artists seeking a substitute for New York’s established gallery circuit, and provided the stage for a singular moment of artistic invention and(...)
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112 Greene Street was one of New York’s first alternative, artist-run venues. Started in October 1970 by Jeffrey Lew, Gordon Matta-Clark and Alan Saret, among others, the building became a focal point for a young generation of artists seeking a substitute for New York’s established gallery circuit, and provided the stage for a singular moment of artistic invention and(...)
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112 Greene Street: the early years, 1970-1974
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112 Greene Street was one of New York’s first alternative, artist-run venues. Started in October 1970 by Jeffrey Lew, Gordon Matta-Clark and Alan Saret, among others, the building became a focal point for a young generation of artists seeking a substitute for New York’s established gallery circuit, and provided the stage for a singular moment of artistic invention and freedom that was at its peak between 1970 and 1974. This volume is the culmination of David Zwirner’s January 2011 exhibition of the same name, gathering a number of works exhibited at 112 Greene Street (by Matta-Clark, Vito Acconci, Tina Girouard, Suzanne Harris, Jene Highstein, Larry Miller, Alan Saret and Richard Serra among others), alongside extensive interviews with many of the artists involved, a timeline of the early years at 112 Greene Street and installation views of the 2011 exhibition.
112 Greene Street: the early years, 1970-1974
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112 Greene Street was one of New York’s first alternative, artist-run venues. Started in October 1970 by Jeffrey Lew, Gordon Matta-Clark and Alan Saret, among others, the building became a focal point for a young generation of artists seeking a substitute for New York’s established gallery circuit, and provided the stage for a singular moment of artistic invention and freedom that was at its peak between 1970 and 1974. This volume is the culmination of David Zwirner’s January 2011 exhibition of the same name, gathering a number of works exhibited at 112 Greene Street (by Matta-Clark, Vito Acconci, Tina Girouard, Suzanne Harris, Jene Highstein, Larry Miller, Alan Saret and Richard Serra among others), alongside extensive interviews with many of the artists involved, a timeline of the early years at 112 Greene Street and installation views of the 2011 exhibition.
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avril 2012
avril 2012
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Turning inward
Turning inward
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In the publication Turning Inward, a selection of texts by international artists, critics and curators consider the impact of the technologically internalized capitalist system of networked power structures upon the production, distribution and consumption of contemporary art. Divided into three parts, the volume addresses the effects of globalization and the Internet on(...)
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In the publication Turning Inward, a selection of texts by international artists, critics and curators consider the impact of the technologically internalized capitalist system of networked power structures upon the production, distribution and consumption of contemporary art. Divided into three parts, the volume addresses the effects of globalization and the Internet on(...)
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Turning inward
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In the publication Turning Inward, a selection of texts by international artists, critics and curators consider the impact of the technologically internalized capitalist system of networked power structures upon the production, distribution and consumption of contemporary art. Divided into three parts, the volume addresses the effects of globalization and the Internet on art, its political agency and the changing role of artists, artworks and art institutions. The second section focuses on Berlin s shift from a politically and physically divided capital into a landscape of art and project spaces. A critical look at art history, curating and alternative methodologies comprises the third section. In conclusion, pioneering Iranian philosopher and theorist Reza Negarestani reflects on the transforming relationship between mind and world. Contributions by John Beeson, Svetlana Boym, Marta Dziewanska, Philipp Ekardt, Felix Ensslin, Orit Gat, David Joselit, William Kherbek, John Miller, Matteo Pasquinelli and Dieter Roelstraete
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In the publication Turning Inward, a selection of texts by international artists, critics and curators consider the impact of the technologically internalized capitalist system of networked power structures upon the production, distribution and consumption of contemporary art. Divided into three parts, the volume addresses the effects of globalization and the Internet on art, its political agency and the changing role of artists, artworks and art institutions. The second section focuses on Berlin s shift from a politically and physically divided capital into a landscape of art and project spaces. A critical look at art history, curating and alternative methodologies comprises the third section. In conclusion, pioneering Iranian philosopher and theorist Reza Negarestani reflects on the transforming relationship between mind and world. Contributions by John Beeson, Svetlana Boym, Marta Dziewanska, Philipp Ekardt, Felix Ensslin, Orit Gat, David Joselit, William Kherbek, John Miller, Matteo Pasquinelli and Dieter Roelstraete
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octobre 2015
octobre 2015
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Théorie/ philosophie
Théorie/ philosophie
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What would it mean today to think or to imagine, to design or to construct, in relation not to "things made" but to "things in the making"? This question, first posed by the philosopher William James, was the point of departure for "The Pragmatist Imagination". The volume brings together position statements, theoretical speculations, and critical commentary by 33 leading(...)
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What would it mean today to think or to imagine, to design or to construct, in relation not to "things made" but to "things in the making"? This question, first posed by the philosopher William James, was the point of departure for "The Pragmatist Imagination". The volume brings together position statements, theoretical speculations, and critical commentary by 33 leading(...)
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novembre 2001, New York
novembre 2001, New York
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The pragmatist imagination : thinking about things in the making
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What would it mean today to think or to imagine, to design or to construct, in relation not to "things made" but to "things in the making"? This question, first posed by the philosopher William James, was the point of departure for "The Pragmatist Imagination". The volume brings together position statements, theoretical speculations, and critical commentary by 33 leading thinkers and makers from over a dozen disciplines. Based on the proceedings of an international workshop held at Columbia University under the auspices of the Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture in spring 2000, a preamble to the much-ballyhooed conference at the Museum of Modern Art in November, 2000, the contributions traverse a set of burning questions about the future, ranging from the relationship between art and experience to the impact of new technologies on human consciousness, from transformations in everyday life to problems of public space, and from the destiny of the nation-state to emergent forms of transnationalism. The authors include Stanley Aronowitz, Marshall Berman, Casey Nelson Blake, Sandra Buckley, Teresa Caldeira, Jean-Louis Cohen, Jonathan Crary, Rosalyn Deutsche, Kenneth Frampton, Gerald E. Frug, Peter Galison, Elizabeth Grosz, Andreas Huyssen, Isaac Joseph, David Lapoujade, Reinhold Martin, Brian Massumi, Mary McLeod, Paul Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky, Chantal Mouffe, Joan Ockman, John Rajchman, Martha Rosler, Hashim Sarkis, Saskia Sassen, Sandhya Shukla, Richard Shusterman, Abdoumaliq Simone, Anders Stephanson, Bernard Tschumi, Nadia Urbinati, Mabel Wilson, and Gwendolyn Wright. The book includes an introduction by John Rajchman and an afterword by Casey Nelson Blake.
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What would it mean today to think or to imagine, to design or to construct, in relation not to "things made" but to "things in the making"? This question, first posed by the philosopher William James, was the point of departure for "The Pragmatist Imagination". The volume brings together position statements, theoretical speculations, and critical commentary by 33 leading thinkers and makers from over a dozen disciplines. Based on the proceedings of an international workshop held at Columbia University under the auspices of the Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture in spring 2000, a preamble to the much-ballyhooed conference at the Museum of Modern Art in November, 2000, the contributions traverse a set of burning questions about the future, ranging from the relationship between art and experience to the impact of new technologies on human consciousness, from transformations in everyday life to problems of public space, and from the destiny of the nation-state to emergent forms of transnationalism. The authors include Stanley Aronowitz, Marshall Berman, Casey Nelson Blake, Sandra Buckley, Teresa Caldeira, Jean-Louis Cohen, Jonathan Crary, Rosalyn Deutsche, Kenneth Frampton, Gerald E. Frug, Peter Galison, Elizabeth Grosz, Andreas Huyssen, Isaac Joseph, David Lapoujade, Reinhold Martin, Brian Massumi, Mary McLeod, Paul Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky, Chantal Mouffe, Joan Ockman, John Rajchman, Martha Rosler, Hashim Sarkis, Saskia Sassen, Sandhya Shukla, Richard Shusterman, Abdoumaliq Simone, Anders Stephanson, Bernard Tschumi, Nadia Urbinati, Mabel Wilson, and Gwendolyn Wright. The book includes an introduction by John Rajchman and an afterword by Casey Nelson Blake.
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novembre 2001, New York
novembre 2001, New York
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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(...)
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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(...)
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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.
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.
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octobre 2005, Toronto
octobre 2005, Toronto
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Architecture du Canada
Architecture du Canada
