The abriged paperback edition of The Sourcebook of Contemporary
Architecture presents sixty noteworthy case studies that showcase a
complete and diverse range of structures worldwide--now in a more
portable format. The case studies incorporate every type of
architectural project possible-private, commercial and
public-making this lushly illustrated, information-rich book a more
widely accessible resource that architects and architectural
students will turn to again and again.
Each case study includes a succinct description of the project
at hand, listing its name, client, and location and presenting its
unique objectives, challenges, and solutions. Every case study also
features numerous full-color photographs and detailed renderings of
site and floor plans. Finally, each case study provides a full
listing of those involved in the project: the architectural firm
and its participating architects; engineers; consultants; and
contractors. The book features the work of world-renowned
architects such as Gehry Partners, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Santiago
Calatrava, Daniele Claudio Taddei, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill,
Philippe Starck, Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates, Daniel
Claudio Taddei, Diller Scofidio, and others. Well-known projects
include New York's Modern Museum of Art redesign and Time Warner
Center, England's Selfridges Birmingham, and the MIT Stata Center
in Cambridge, MA.
This incredible volume is organized into the following
categories:
Public buildings: Offices, banks, corporate buildings,
convention and exhibition centers, research centers, factories,
skyscrapers
Urban planning and transportation: Airports, train stations,
urban transportation centers, bridges, communications towers, urban
parks, peripheral parks, urban monuments and land art
Cultural facilities: Museums, art galleries, cultural centers
and foundations, schools and universities, libraries, houses of
worship
Public buildings: Auditoriums; theaters and cinemas; sports
facilities; theme parks and attractions; bars, clubs, and game
rooms; shopping malls; stores and showrooms; and restaurants
Private homes: Multifamily urban homes, multifamily suburban
homes, hotels and residences, semidetached and row houses, single
family suburban homes, single family country homes, single family
seaside homes.
Future architecture: Art galleries, theaters and cinemas, and
others.
General
Imprint: |
Harper Design International
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2011 |
First published: |
May 2011 |
Authors: |
Alex Sanchez Vidiella
|
Dimensions: |
244 x 197 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
464 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-208369-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
General
|
LSN: |
0-06-208369-4 |
Barcode: |
9780062083692 |
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