Esthétique de l'éphémère
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Que l'éphémère soit devenu une dimension de l'existence humaine à l'époque de la mondialisation, tel est le point de départ de cette esthétique qui prendra l'art comme symptôme et révélateur d'un temps passage et devenir. Car, depuis les Vanités du XVIIe siècle jusqu'au moderne d'un Manet ou d'un Monet, l'éphémère est comme la face cachée de l'art. Une face cachée à(...)
Esthétique de l'éphémère
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Que l'éphémère soit devenu une dimension de l'existence humaine à l'époque de la mondialisation, tel est le point de départ de cette esthétique qui prendra l'art comme symptôme et révélateur d'un temps passage et devenir. Car, depuis les Vanités du XVIIe siècle jusqu'au moderne d'un Manet ou d'un Monet, l'éphémère est comme la face cachée de l'art. Une face cachée à interpréter, qui devient explicite avec l'apparition d'un art éphémère (installations, in situ) dans les années 1960. Toutefois, c'est bien avec la culture des flux contemporaine que cette conscience d'un temps fragile et nomade prend toute sa portée, modifiant les conditions de l'image, du paysage comme de l'urbain. Entre l'Europe et l'Asie, où le transitoire et l'" impermanence " sont des notions positives, elle donne naissance à des transparences et à des légèretés propres à l'art et à l'architecture. Avec ses images-flux, ses scénarii urbains et interculturels, ses hybrides et ses artifices, le temps éphémère modifie notre relation au monde et engendre une nouvelle esthétique, celle des fluidités. Aussi, si tout éphémère se joue entre la présence et l'absence, la vie et la mort, le " il y a " et le " il n'y a pas ", ou " il n'y a plus ", l'esthétique est inséparable d'une éthique, voire d'une politique. Dans ce monde en processus, l'art ouvrirait-il à une nouvelle sagesse du temps, dans une immanence au-delà de toute mélancolie.
Théorie de l’architecture
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François Roche and his partner Stéphanie Lavaux are radical advocates of an architecture which is to be perceived as a tool for increasing critical awareness, as a discipline which provokes thought and inspires the imagination. Their buildings and projects, which include the new art museum in Bangkok and the Glacier Museum in Switzerland, both of which would have been(...)
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Spoiled climate : R & Sie . . . architects
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François Roche and his partner Stéphanie Lavaux are radical advocates of an architecture which is to be perceived as a tool for increasing critical awareness, as a discipline which provokes thought and inspires the imagination. Their buildings and projects, which include the new art museum in Bangkok and the Glacier Museum in Switzerland, both of which would have been unthinkable without the latest IT methods of design, strive towards designs which are unique and unmistakeable in both function and appearance.
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The new building for Bayer’s company headquarters is innovative and transparent, functional yet sophisticated, embodying the ethos of this global concern. Indeed these were the factors which led Bayer to chose Helmut Jahn’s project in 1998. Comprising four storeys, the structure is semi-elliptical in shape. To the south it blends harmoniously with the Carl-Duisburg Park(...)
Helmut Jahn : Bayer headquarters
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The new building for Bayer’s company headquarters is innovative and transparent, functional yet sophisticated, embodying the ethos of this global concern. Indeed these were the factors which led Bayer to chose Helmut Jahn’s project in 1998. Comprising four storeys, the structure is semi-elliptical in shape. To the south it blends harmoniously with the Carl-Duisburg Park while to the north, a long garden pergola provides the link to the entry hall. In order to make maximum use of natural resources and minimize technical equipment the concrete structure has a twin shell facade, facilitating natural ventilation and optimizing daylight. This building skin regulates interior and exterior conditions and the integral heating and cooling system takes advantage of the low energy characteristics of water and the thermal storage capacity of concrete. This book portrays this structure in stunning duotone photographs, short texts and plans.
Architecture, monographies
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The Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura was born in 1952. During his architectural studies he worked for Alvaro Siza, and in 1980 he opened his own office in Porto. Today Souto de Moura, with his purist yet atmospheric structures is one of the most well-known architects on the Iberian peninsula. “I began practically at the very beginning and concentrated on(...)
Eduardo Souto de Moura : stein element stone
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The Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura was born in 1952. During his architectural studies he worked for Alvaro Siza, and in 1980 he opened his own office in Porto. Today Souto de Moura, with his purist yet atmospheric structures is one of the most well-known architects on the Iberian peninsula. “I began practically at the very beginning and concentrated on the essence of architecture. The most fundamental element is naturally the wall.” Souto de Moura succeeded in combining Portugal´s strong tradition of stone masonry with abstract modern forms, creating an architecture of compelling beauty. Werner Blaser conveys through expressive photography the elemental and timeless nature of Souto de Moura´s buildings focussing in particular on his use of stone as a building material.
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Air conditioning contributes significantly to the energy consumption of buildings in many countries. A promising possibility for energy reduction is the use of solar thermal energy in solar-assisted air conditioning systems. The main advantage of this technology is that cooling loads and solar gains occur at the same time, at least on a seasonal level. However, until(...)
Solar-assisted air-conditioning in buildings : a handbook for planners
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Air conditioning contributes significantly to the energy consumption of buildings in many countries. A promising possibility for energy reduction is the use of solar thermal energy in solar-assisted air conditioning systems. The main advantage of this technology is that cooling loads and solar gains occur at the same time, at least on a seasonal level. However, until today only a few systems have been installed world-wide and design and operation experiences are fairly poor. The goal of this handbook is to address this lack and to support the planner in the design of solar assisted air-conditioning systems, which use solar collectors as heat source.
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Log cabin classics
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Designed to bring the true spirit of cabin style back to its roots, Robbin Obomsawin's latest book "Log Cabin Classics" is inspired by nostalgic, old-world cabins and filled with tips for meeting today's needs. "Log Cabin Classics" includes practical construction advice, straightforward and creative design, advice on using local materials and choosing a site, and(...)
Log cabin classics
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Designed to bring the true spirit of cabin style back to its roots, Robbin Obomsawin's latest book "Log Cabin Classics" is inspired by nostalgic, old-world cabins and filled with tips for meeting today's needs. "Log Cabin Classics" includes practical construction advice, straightforward and creative design, advice on using local materials and choosing a site, and architectural details as well as 20 classic cabin designs under 1,500 square feet.
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Good green homes
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This book lays out seven fundamental principles of green building, illustrated with more than 150 color and 20 black and white photographs of more than twenty-five homes.
Good green homes
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This book lays out seven fundamental principles of green building, illustrated with more than 150 color and 20 black and white photographs of more than twenty-five homes.
Architecture écologique
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Green by Design provides a thorough analysis of what it means to build green and offers advice on what to consider when designing a sustainable home. Green by Design features full-color photographs and line drawings of floor plans that show different examples of successful sustainable homes. It also includes in-depth case studies of more than a dozen homes so readers(...)
Green by design : creating a home for sustainable living
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Green by Design provides a thorough analysis of what it means to build green and offers advice on what to consider when designing a sustainable home. Green by Design features full-color photographs and line drawings of floor plans that show different examples of successful sustainable homes. It also includes in-depth case studies of more than a dozen homes so readers planning a green home can see what worked for others.
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Prague pictures
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John Banville traces Prague’s often tragic history and portrays the people who made it, the emperors and princes, geniuses and charlatans, heroes and scoundrels, and paints a portrait of the Prague of today, revelling in its newfound freedoms, eager to join the European Community and at the same time suspicious of what many Praguers see as yet another totalitarian(...)
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John Banville traces Prague’s often tragic history and portrays the people who made it, the emperors and princes, geniuses and charlatans, heroes and scoundrels, and paints a portrait of the Prague of today, revelling in its newfound freedoms, eager to join the European Community and at the same time suspicious of what many Praguers see as yet another totalitarian takeover. He writes of his first visit to the city, in the depths of the cold War, when he engaged in a spot of art smuggling, and of subsequent trips there, of the people he met, the friends he made, the places he came to know.
Théorie de l’architecture
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The Barbican Estate is one of the most berated and beloved architectural projects in London. Taking over 20 years to complete from its inception in 1963, it was widely condemned in the 1980s for its acreage of relentless concrete and lack of clear entrances. Since then, however, it has inspired passion and enthusiasm from residents and visitors alike. With its penthouses(...)
Barbican : penthouse over the city
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The Barbican Estate is one of the most berated and beloved architectural projects in London. Taking over 20 years to complete from its inception in 1963, it was widely condemned in the 1980s for its acreage of relentless concrete and lack of clear entrances. Since then, however, it has inspired passion and enthusiasm from residents and visitors alike. With its penthouses and tower apartments, it provided one of the earliest prototypes for loft living in England. Located close to the City and Clerkenwell, it is now one of the most desirable addresses for politicians, financiers, creative professionals and media figures alike. In the book, the author, David Heathcote traces the development of the Barbican from pre-war planning to present day. Built on the largest blitzed site in the City of London, it was conceived as a new Belgravia to bring the professional classes back to the heart of the City. The project overcame all sorts of difficulties, from the challenges of London's geology to the economic problems that beset Britain in the 1960s and 1970s. The final scheme involved the construction of the highest apartments in Europe, with elements derived from the elegant squares of Georgian London , contemporary architects like Le Corbusier and Scharoun, and the Baroque architecture and gardens of Italy.
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