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Detail Practice: Translucent Material: Glass, Synthetic Materials, Metal
Edward B. Burger
Birkhäuser Basel, 2004
Translucent materials give architects far more possibilities to exploit the sensual interplay of light and the fascination of interior-exterior interaction than plain glass, a fact proved by their increasing application. Traditionally, stretched paper, finely-cut stone, or stained glass were used to create mood and atmosphere. These are now ...
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Tadao Ando - Architektur der Stille / Architecture of Silence: Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum
Werner Blaser
Birkhäuser Basel, 2001
Von 1988 bis 1995 erbaute der japanische Architekt Tadao Ando (??1941) auf der Insel Naoshima (Kagawa) einen Museumskomplex samt Hotel, Restaurant und Seminarräumen. Plattformen und Wände in Sichtbeton greifen weit in die Landschaft hinaus oder rahmen die Natur als Bild ein. Andos Prinzipien bei diesem Meisterbau sind Zurückhaltung in der ...
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Norwegian Wood: The Thoughtful Architecture of Wenche Selmer
Elisabeth Tostrup
Princeton Architectural Press, 2006
A spectacular book about a spectacular architecht and her work
I am biased by the fact that I am so very fond of the work done by Wenche Selmer. That being said the author has done a spectacular job of showcasing Selmer's accomplishments. Beautiful photographs abound and the text is quite substantive. My only complaint is that ...
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Richard Rogers: Architecture of the Future
Kenneth Powell
Birkhäuser Basel, 2005
I'd have a review if I had rec'd the book
I ordered it. Amazon accepted. $178 for one book. I was thrilled to be able to get it. Then it was cancelled, money never charged. I want the book.
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Transparency
Colin Rowe, Robert Slutzky
Birkhäuser Basel, 1997
Not out of print
This book is not out of print and is available from the publisher. It has been published in Germnan and in English so if you want an English version make sure you order the correct edition.
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Proceed and Be Bold: Rural Studio After Samuel Mockbee
Andrea Oppenheimer Dean, Timothy Hursley
Princeton Architectural Press, 1998
"Everyone, rich or poor, deserves a shelter for the soul."?Samuel MockbeeBased on this simple premise, in 1992 Samuel Mockbee launched the Rural Studio to create homes and community buildings for the poor while offering hands-on architecture training for coming generations. Choosing impoverished Hale County, Alabama, for his bold experiment, ...
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Architecture Now! 4: Architektur Heute/L'Architeture D'Aujourd'hui (Midi) (French and German Edition) (v. 4)
Philip Jodidio
Taschen, 2006
Architectural Review
The author of this book has done a fine job of showcasing recent modern architectural projects of interest to the general population, as well as to architects and structural engineers working in the profession. I am a structural engineer, and I purchased the book ...
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Aldo van Eyck, Works
Birkhäuser Basel, 1999
Aldo van EycK
Es un genio del siglo XX. Y espero un precedente de la revolución del XXI. Lamentablemente holandés solo traducido al inglés.
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Le Modulor and Modulor 2 [ENGLISH EDITION]
Le Corbusier
Birkhäuser Basel, 2004
Le Corbusier's Modulor l and ll
The books arrived well packaged and on time. The books however were a little smaller than what I anticipated since the last time I reviewed these same books was at a local library, but nevertheless I was impressed that the books did come in a compacted design. For ...
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Herzog & de Meuron 1992-1996: The Complete Works (Volume 3)
Gerhard Mack
Birkhäuser Basel, 2005
Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron (mit ihren Partnern Harry Gugger und Christine Binswanger) gehören unbestritten zu den führenden Architekten weltweit. Band 3 des Gesamtwerks erscheint nun in einer aktualisierten Neuauflage: um 40 Seiten und circa 80 Farbillustrationen erweitert. Einige Projekte, die in der Erstauflage noch im Bauprozess ...
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In Jefferson's Shadow: The Architecture of Thomas R. Blackburn
Bryan Clark Green
Princeton Architectural Press, 2006
little-known early American architect and his work and influence
Thomas R. Blackburn's recently discovered architectural drawings and related papers at the Virginia Historical Society provide a look at his "architectural education." Blackburn worked on the University of Virginia with Thomas Jefferson and afterwards went on to build ...
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Kengo Kuma: Materials, Structures, Details
Princeton Architectural Press
Birkhäuser Basel, 2004
kengo kuma:materials,structures,detail
Excellent book for architectural details.
Interesting approach of new materials
in particular bamboo.
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Museum Buildings: A Design Manual (Design Manuals)
Paul von Naredi-Rainer
Birkhäuser Basel, 2004
Museums are architectural trend-setters. Culture sponsoring and their increasing role as tourist attractions are guarantees for an ongoing boom in museum construction. A tradition and typology developed over the centuries, the planning and practical experience gained in recent decades and cutting-edge technology all contribute to the practice of ...
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Again the Metaphor Problem and Other Engaged Critical Discourses about Art: A Conversation between John ...
John Baldessari, Liam Gillick, ...
Springer, 2006
The use of metaphor has always been a central strategy of art. In The Metaphor Problem Again, American artists John Baldessari and Lawrence Weiner join British artist Liam Gillick for a discussion about the use of metaphor in their work. Their exciting and passionate conversation leads to a new perception of metaphor and its function in art and ...
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Herzog & de Meuron 1978-1988: The Complete Works (Volume 1)
Gerhard Mack
Birkhäuser Basel, 1997
The Best Book ...
Probably this is the best book I've seen on the works of Herzog & De Meuron. This book provides detailed information on the projects and finished buildings, asweel as project drawings and coments by the architects themselves. Every project is profoundly illustrated ...
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