The book examines 24 buildings and projects that illustrate Mecanoo´s contribution to the creation of new types of collective residences-those geared toward integrating functions other than those of mere living within the home.
Over 50 important experimental contemporary designs for public spaces sited throughout the world-earthworks and surface design, canopies and shelters, and other forms of "micro-architecture".
Kniha nabízí důkladnou analýzu Loosovy filozofie a přehled jeho tvorby. 30 existujících projektů je zde představeno na 160 neobyčejných fotografiích slavného francouzského fotografa Philippe Ruaulta, který práce vídeňského mistra znovu kompletně nafotil.
Tokyo is the largest city in the world. The image of the city, notwithstanding the widespread globalisation process, is very different to what we are accustomed to in Europe, America and also in other Asian countries.
Dominique Perrault erupted into the European architecture landscape in the early '90s, winning the competition for the Paris National Library-and then the French National Prize for Architecture in 1996, followed by the Mies van der Rohe Prize in 1997.
This richly illustrated book examines the houses designed by Alvaro Siza, one of the masters of contemporary architecture. The 28 villas represent an important aspect of Siza's career.
