Concrete - Hall William

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Résumé :
A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format. Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate. -Wall Street Journal In this new, reimagined, and easy-to-use stylish size, Concrete takes a fresh look at the world's most versatile and abundant building material. Collating fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings by some of the most celebrated architects of the last century, it features familiar projects from Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright alongside work from some of the leading lights of contemporary architecture including Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and many lesser-known newcomers....

Biographie:
William Hall trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career in the office of the architect John Pawson. Hall now runs his own design practice in London. Leonard Koren has written and designed a number of books. In 1976, after studying architecture at UCLA, he founded WET, one of the premier avant-garde publications of the 1970s. He now consults on the subject of design, aesthetics, and communications....

Sommaire:
'A beautifully designed book ... and a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject.' - John PawsonA century-spanning celebration of one of the world's most versatile and abundant building materialsExplore a dizzying array of concrete structures, from beautiful buildings by acclaimed architects to functional aircraft hangars and vast power plants.This smart, stylish survey features iconic and acclaimed projects by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and Tadao Ando, as well as many lesser-known newcomers. Readers will find beloved cultural spaces, such as the Guggenheim in New York and London Zoo's famous penguin pool, as well as more mundane edifices also made from poured concrete. Each project is presented with a carefully selected image accompanied by an engaging and informative extended caption.Presented in a mini format perfect for gifting, Concrete features a textured cover and more than 300 inspiring photographs....