Over the last two decades, Santiago Calatrava has revolutionized the idea of bridges from utilitarian, mechanical instruments into elegant objects that combine technology with poetry to enhance the sense of place and community of their settings. This presentation of thirty of the master architect's celebrated bridges around the world features his iconic creations alongside never-before-published projects, all shown off to stunning effect in crisp colour photography and clear line drawings.
One of the most influential architects of his time, van Eyck had an immediate impact on the buildings of the fifties and sixties. For half a century, van Eyck composed manifestoes, crafted images, and created structures that shaped the critical sensibilities of his contemporaries, a rebel advancing some of the most creative design ideas of this century.
Exploring how Le Corbusier came to create the groundbreaking ideas, buildings and designs that changed the course of 20th-century architecture, this book presents his oeuvre in relation to the revolutionary global developments of the 20th century.
The picture that usually comes to mind when we think of Greek architecture is
one of classical temples and ancient sites. This book takes a look at the
Greece of reality rather than of the imagination the buildings constructed
since the establishment of the modern Greek state.
Tropical Architecture presents a selection of essays by architectural historians and theoreticians on key issues in tropical architecture today. Alongside these are examples of work (both architectural and urbanist) from leading tropical architecture practitioners - including emerging practitioners and established architectural stars. Contributors include Ken Yeang, Michael Pearce, Charles Correa and many more.
Exploring the transformative period after WWII, this book delves into the emergence of remarkable architecture and urban growth, alongside the development of a Third Ecology. It critically analyzes the complex interplay of these events, presenting a collection of significant texts by Tzonis and Lefaivre that reflect their unique research collaboration. The work offers insights into the contradictions of this era, highlighting the evolution of cities and environmental considerations in the post-war context.
A comprehensive survey of the work of twenty-first century century architect of "The Sensual City," Jacques Ferrier Influenced by the critic Rayner Banham, by the work of French architect/engineer Jean Prouvé, and by his early experience of working with Norman Foster, Jacques Ferrier has developed a highly individual approach to architecture that seeks to harness technology in order to create buildings and urban environments that fully engage with the practical and emotional needs of people. Central to Ferrier’s philosophy is the idea of the “Sensual City,” which aims to create buildings and cities that engage with the five senses—sound, smell, sight, touch, and taste—that compose human experience. The Architecture of Jacques Ferrier is a review of this master architect’s work to date in Europe and Asia: from the French pavilion designed for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 and the Tabarly Sailing Museum in Brittany; to showcase headquarters for Hachette Livres and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and the next-generation skyscraper, Hypergreen. The book features introductory texts by world-renowned architectural commentators Alexander Tzonis and Kenneth Powell, and a fascinating and insightful interview with Jacques Ferrier.
Inhaltsverzeichnis Null.- Memorial Day in Cambridge.- Über dem Atlantik: Robert.- Das Haus mit den grünen Fensterläden.- Die Wohnung.- Der Telefonanruf.- Die erste Vernehmung.- Sommergrippe.- Kusinenhandel.- Professor Problemlöser.- Das Institut.- Vor dem Telexraum.- Bergsteigen im Flachland und eine Lektion in Baumschnitt.- Der Anwalt.- Der Philosoph der Fotografie: Donald.- Die Reduktion von Differenzen.- Der zimtfarbene Mann: Gerald.- Das Telegramm.- Eine zweite Vernehmung.- Wiedersehen mit Psychiko.- Das Medium.- Verkehrsunfall.- Eine interessante Party.- Ein spätes Essen im Zephyros.- Reisevorbereitungen.- Eine dritte Vernehmung.- Im Rio.- Wiedersehen mit Zephyros.- Wieder das Medium.- Santorini.- Polarstern.- Der Koch verschwindet.- Netze, Frames, Sternwolken.- Geldsack Wind.- Attische Hitze.- Ende der Monotonie.- Alte Freunde.- Eine vierte Vernehmung.- Ein gewissenhafter Fahrer.- Sherlock 2000 II und der Faden der Ariadne.- Der Erinnerungspalast des Mediums.- Gegen die Regeln.- Der Trenchcoat.- Klingen, Griffe und Pelztassen.- Krisensitzung.- Der Kode wird geknackt.- Eingewickelt.- Schmelzung.- Am Flughafen.- Die letzte Vernehmung.- Epilog.- Literaturhinweise.
