Architecture in Context analyzes the work of contemporary
international architects through the presentation of projects that
exemplify their architectural vision and their connection with the
spaces with which they work. It explains how the interaction
between architecture and landscape is a pivotal aspect, and it
describes the design strategies that architects use to insert
buildings into the landscape with minimal environmental impact. At
the center of designers' work, we find an attention to the identity
of the place and the environment, consideration of cultural and
social values, and observation of the intrinsic characteristics of
the local site and materials. Presenting projects of different
scales and sizes, from airports to museums, schools, private
houses, public buildings, hotels, and industrial sites, this volume
offers up a wide array of the most significant architectural
projects by the most respected contemporary architects around the
world. Projects: Azerbaijan: Autoban, Heydar Aliyev International
Airport (Baku). China: Li Xiaodong Atelier, Liyuan Library
(Beijing). Chile: Cazu Zegers Arquitectura, Tierra Patagonia Hotel
(Torres del Paine); Rodrigo Duque Motta, Elqui Domos Astronomical
Hotel (Pisco Elqui, Paihuano). Colombia: El Equipo Mazzanti, Parque
Biblioteca Espana (Medellin). Denmark: 3XN, Frederiksberg
Courthouse (Copenhagen). France: 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca
Peluffo, Renovation of Les Docks (Marseille). Italy:
Diverserighestudio, Opificio Golinelli (Bologna); Pietro Carlo
Pellegrini Architetto, Secondary School (Riccione); MCA Mario
Cucinella Architects, Municipal Nursery School (Guastalla); Enzo
Eusebi + Partners, Salpi Plant (Preci). Portugal: ANDRE, Casa do
Vigario (Paredes). Senegal: Toshiko Mori Architect, Thread Artist
Residency and Cultural Center (Sinthian). South Africa: Peter Rich
Architects, Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre (Limpopo). The
Netherlands: Neutelings Riedijk Architects, Rozet Cultural Center
(Arnhem). UK: Steven Holl Architects, Reid Building, Glasgow School
of Art (Glasgow). USA: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, The Roy and Diana
Vagelos Education Center (New York); Michael Maltzan Architecture,
Star Apartments (Los Angeles); Thomas Phifer and Partners, Corning
Museum of Glass Extension (Corning).
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