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From humble beginnings in Minnesota, Johnson rose to prominence in
the 1970s New York, via the Warhol Factory, to the highest echelons
of the rarified world of design. He was named by Architectural
Digest in the January 2010 issue one of 'The Worlds 20 Greatest
Designers of All Time.' His impressive client list included Pierre
Berge, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Richard Gere, and Barbara
Streisand. Yet, he never lost his shy humility, generous spirit,
and quiet grace. Through a series of essays, project photographs,
and personal photographs, we trace the influences on his nascent
career, his special relationship with Andy Warhol as recently
portrayed in the Netflix series of 2022 'The Andy Warhol Diaries,'
and his magical effect on others. Many never-before-seen
photographs are included by important photographers, among them:
Cecil Beaton, Francesco Scavuello, Billy Name, Jack Mitchell, John
Hall, Elizabeth Heyert, and Warhol himself. Opulent Restraint is a
must have for every interior design office.
Modern houses that are timeless, thoughtfully detailed, marked by
innovative and environmentally friendly design, and inevitably
situated close to nature by the sea, on the bluff, upon the dunes
are the hallmark of Stelle Lomont Rouhani. From Casa Loma and Lazy
Point to House on the Point and Atlantic Dunes, mere mention of the
homes is enough to inspire visions of some contemporary Xanadu. But
it is the specifics, the careful use of materials, the very close
attention to place, bespoke furniture and fixtures, and above all a
sensitivity to those who will live in the spaces created that make
these extraordinary works of architecture such beloved dwellings.
With thought to an ultimate experience of comfort, to space and
light, to views, and to a way of living beside nature that is
considerate of nature, the architects open walls toward the sea and
position decks to allow for the enjoyment of morning sunlight and
scented breezes redolent of bayberries and pine. Ultimately it is a
kind of harmony the architects are after and doing more with less,
a Zen-like quality that renews the spirit, offering serenity and
repose and which, in the houses featured here, they so warmly, so
quietly find.
A classic work on the joy of experiencing architecture, with a new
afterword reflecting on architecture's place in the contemporary
moment "Architecture begins to matter," writes Paul Goldberger,
"when it brings delight and sadness and perplexity and awe along
with a roof over our heads." In Why Architecture Matters, he shows
us how that works in examples ranging from a small Cape Cod cottage
to the vast, flowing Prairie houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, from the
Lincoln Memorial to the Guggenheim Bilbao. He eloquently describes
the Church of Sant'Ivo in Rome as a work that "embraces the deepest
complexities of human imagination." In his afterword to this new
edition, Goldberger addresses the current climate in architectural
history and takes a more nuanced look at projects such as Thomas
Jefferson's academical village at the University of Virginia and
figures including Philip Johnson, whose controversial status has
been the topic of much recent discourse. He argues that the
emotional impact of great architecture remains vital, even as he
welcomes the shift in the field to an increased emphasis on social
justice and sustainability.
Michael Gericke is one of the most influential graphic designers in
the world today. This much anticipated monograph covers four
decades of work by the acclaimed graphic designer and Pentagram
partner. Lavishly illustrated throughout at close to 500 pages, the
book is driven by a celebration of places, telling stories, and
making images and symbols - predominantly through Gericke's work
with projects for buildings, civic moments, exhibitions and visual
identities, including for posters, magazines, New York's AIA
chapter (America's largest) and the Center for Architecture that,
through graphics and images, continues to portray the spirit of
architecture and design in New York City today. Prefaced by the
prize-winning architect Moshe Safdie, with commentary by Pulitzer
Prize-winning architectural critic and educator Paul Goldberger,
this encyclopaedic compilation is a must for all collectors and
aficionados of contemporary design, branding, and visual identity.
Applied Soils and Micromorphology in Archaeology provides the most
up-to-date information on soil science and its applications in
archaeology. Based on more than three decades of investigations and
experiments, the volume demonstrates how description protocols and
complimentary methods (SEM/EDS, microprobe, micro-FTIR, bulk soil
chemistry, micro- and macrofossils) are used in interpretations. It
also focuses on key topics, such as palaeosols, cultivation, and
occupation surfaces, and introduces a range of current issues, such
as site inundation, climate change, settlement morphology, herding,
trackways, industrial processes, funerary features, and site
transformation. Structured around important case studies, Applied
Soils and Micromorphology in Archaeology is thoroughly-illustrated,
with color plates and figures, tables and other ancillary materials
on its website (www.cambridge.org/9781107011380); chapter
appendices can be accessed separately using the web
(www.geoarchaeology.info/asma). This new book will serve as an
essential volume for all archaeological inquiry about soil.
This volume brings together contributions from an experienced group
of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to
present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which
methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological
research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including
artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site
formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical
exploration of buried sites.
This volume brings together contributions from an experienced
group of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to
present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which
methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological
research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including
artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site
formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical
exploration of buried sites.
Applied Soils and Micromorphology in Archaeology provides the most
up-to-date information on soil science and its applications in
archaeology. Based on more than three decades of investigations and
experiments, the volume demonstrates how description protocols and
complimentary methods (SEM/EDS, microprobe, micro-FTIR, bulk soil
chemistry, micro- and macrofossils) are used in interpretations. It
also focuses on key topics, such as palaeosols, cultivation, and
occupation surfaces, and introduces a range of current issues, such
as site inundation, climate change, settlement morphology, herding,
trackways, industrial processes, funerary features, and site
transformation. Structured around important case studies, Applied
Soils and Micromorphology in Archaeology is thoroughly-illustrated,
with color plates and figures, tables and other ancillary materials
on its website (www.cambridge.org/9781107011380); chapter
appendices can be accessed separately using the web
(www.geoarchaeology.info/asma). This new book will serve as an
essential volume for all archaeological inquiry about soil.
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Atlantic City (Hardcover)
Paul Goldberger; Photographs by Brian Rose
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MAD Rhapsody (Hardcover)
Ma Yansong, Paul Goldberger
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Conceived and designed by Ma Yansong, founder of MAD Architects,
MAD Rhapsody documents the buildings of this avant-garde
architecture firm and traces the development of their ideas through
associated practice including art, research, and exhibition
projects. With photographs, drawings, and models, the book
highlights 23 projects from the past six years, both built and in
process. Known for their organic and dreamlike architecture that
creates a dialogue with nature, earth, and sky, MAD projects reach
all over the globe. At age 46, Ma Yansong is one of China s
best-known architects. His curvilinear, free-form, and futuristic
designs are often compared to those of his mentor, Zaha Hadid. Ma s
greatest inspiration is nature; his opera house in the northern
Chinese city of Harbin resembles a snow-capped mountain, while his
master plan for the city of Nanjing calls for sloping buildings
covered with vertical louvers that resemble waterfalls. Other
projects include the Ordos Museum in the wilderness of Inner
Mongolia, the Absolute Towers in Canada, and the Lucas Museum of
Narrative Art in Los Angeles.
The illustrated history of a seminal New York neighborhood--a story
of birth, decline, and renewal, of high design, of grit and
glamour--a tale of real estate wrangling, of art, of commerce.
DUMBO, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is
a flourishing neighborhood in the New York City borough of
Brooklyn. Romantic cobblestone streets, stunning views of
Manhattan, the East River, and New York Harbor, and storied
architecture framed by the iconic silhouette of the Brooklyn Bridge
characterize this extraordinary place. DUMBO, however, was not
always flourishing--nor always called by this curious appellation.
What we now know and see of the neighborhood is largely the product
of adventurous artists and, in the end, the determination of a man
with a vision. The story of DUMBO is at once the story of New York
and, as well, a story of urban rebirth and our nation's return to
the city, a tale involving real estate, of buying and selling with
acumen and nerve, of beautiful place-making, and of people who have
settled in a long neglected, but extraordinary locale--a place of
much history, and, now, of brilliant resurgence. This volume
considers this seminal New York neighborhood with both historic
imagery culled from the great city collections as well as new
photography taken specifically for the book. It features compelling
streetscapes and dramatic views of transformed one-time industrial
spaces, intimate apartment interiors, park spaces, and archival
imagery from the area's richly layered past, all as seen through
the eyes of Paul Goldberger, one of our nation's great writers on
architecture, space, and New York.
Rising dramatically above all other skyscrapers at the tip of
Manhattan, the World Trade Center symbolized New York. From any
direction the Towers were lodestars, Manhattan's local mountains.
Nearly a decade after the dark events of 9/11, New Yorkers continue
to come to terms with the tragedy, and to reminisce about the views
of the Towers they once had from their homes and offices. Visitors,
too, are remembering how the WTC looked as they approached
Manhattan by car, plane, or from the water. As we mourn for the
terrible loss of life, we also want to remember.
The 72 images of the World Trade Center presented in this book
depict a New York we once knew, one we are now working to rebuild.
For more than two decades, practically since the Twin Towers were
erected, Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo have been photographing
these awesome buildings. The pictures featured here portray the WTC
from all directions, starting with views from the east at dawn, and
ending with evening views from the west. There are captivating
panoramas from Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, New Jersey, and uptown,
taken in all seasons, as well as a section showing the grand Plaza
at the center of the buildings. Together, they create an
unforgettable portrait of the Twin Towers.
Introducing this extraordinary collection of photographs, Paul
Goldberger's text evokes the Towers and the city they came to
symbolize. He recalls how they evolved in the public mind, targets
of criticism to beloved American icons. He explains their
architectural significance and explores their visceral meaning to
New Yorkers. In contrast to books depicting the disaster and the
days following it, this photographic memoir will be welcomed by all
of us-- New Yorkers and visitors alike -- who yearn to remember the
way the city was.
A portion of the book's proceeds are donated to the Twin Towers
Scholarship Program care of Scholarship America.
Gwathmey Siegel's buildings represent the pinnacle of
late-twentieth and early-twenty-first-century modernist design, and
this new volume focuses on a single architectural masterpiece: 400
Fifth Avenue. Designed by the award-winning architectural firm
Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects and soaring sixty
stories above Fifth Avenue, 400 Fifth Avenue seamlessly integrates
an unparalleled collection of spectacular condominium tower
residences with the world-class, five-star Setai Fifth Avenue
hotel, providing a one-of-a-kind architectural icon in the heart of
midtown Manhattan.
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The Yid (Paperback)
Paul Goldberg
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Moscow, February 1953. A week before Stalin's death, his final
pogrom, "one that would forever rid the Motherland of the vermin,"
is in full swing. Three government goons arrive in the middle of
the night to arrest Solomon Shimonovich Levinson, an actor from the
defunct State Jewish Theater. But Levinson, though an old man, is a
veteran of past wars, and his shocking response to the intruders
sets in motion a series of events both zany and deadly as he
proceeds to assemble a ragtag group to help him enact a mad
brilliant plot: the assassination of a tyrant. Levinson's cast of
unlikely heroes includes Aleksandr Kogan, a machine-gunner in
Levinson's Red Army band who has since become one of Moscow's
premier surgeons; Friederich Lewis, an African American who came to
the USSR to build smelters and stayed to work as an engineer,
learning Russian, Esperanto, and Yiddish; and Kima Petrova, an
enigmatic young woman with a score to settle. While the setting is
Soviet Russia, the backdrop is Shakespeare: A mad king has a
diabolical plan to exterminate and deport his country's remaining
Jews. And wandering through the narrative, like a crazy Soviet
Ragtime, are such historical figures as Paul Robeson, Solomon
Mikhoels, and Marc Chagall. As hilarious as it is moving, as
intellectual as it is violent with echoes of Inglourious Basterds
and Seven Samurai - The Yid is a tragicomic masterpiece of
historical fiction.
New York Mid Century is the story of how the Big Apple emerged as
the cultural capital of the postwar world in all fields of creative
endeavour – art, architecture, design, music, theatre and dance.
It was a period of intense cross-fertilization, as poets and
critics mixed with artists, dealers, musicians, designers,
architects, dancers, and choreographers. Richly illustrated with
hundreds of paintings, drawings, photographs, elevations, plans,
posters, programmes and ephemera, this is a stirring evocation of a
remarkably fertile period in the city’s history, the styles and
aesthetics of which are now very much back in vogue.
This handsome book examines the remarkable new addition to the Art
Institute of Chicago, designed by Renzo Piano and scheduled to open
in May 2009. This expansion to the Art Institute of Chicago,
already one of the largest museums in the country, will provide new
galleries for modern and contemporary painting and sculpture, as
well as for photography, film and video, and architecture and
design. The structure is Piano's largest art museum building to
date. The museum's director, James Cuno, discusses the history of
the commission, and Paul Goldberger writes on how this building
fits into the larger context of Piano's work-especially his many
museum designs-as well as considers its positioning in a city
celebrated for its architecture. Judith Turner provides exquisite
architectural photographs, showing many nuanced details and views
of the structure, while Joseph Rosa comments on her images and how
they convey the beauty and sophistication of the building.
Photographs by New York-based architectural photographer Paul
Warchol complete the book Distributed for the Art Institute of
Chicago
It is January 2017 and Bill has hit rock bottom. Yesterday, he was
a successful science reporter at The Washington Post. Today, fired
from his job, with exactly $1,219.37 in his bank account, he learns
that his college room mate, a plastic surgeon known far and wide as
the "Butt God of Miami Beach," has fallen to his death under
salacious circumstances. With nothing to lose, Bill heads for
Florida, ready to begin his own investigation - a last ditch
attempt to revive his career. There's just one catch: Bill's
father, Melsor. Melsor Yakovlevich Katzenelenbogen (so-named in
tribute to Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin and the October Revolution)
- poet, literary scholar, political dissident, small-time-crook -
is angling for control of the condo board at the Chateau Sedan
Neuve, a crumbling high-rise populated mostly by Russian Jewish
immigrants. The current board is filled with fraudsters, and Melsor
will use any means necessary to win the election. And who better to
help him - through legal and illegal means - than his estranged
son? Featuring a colourful cast of characters, The Chateau injects
the crime novel genre with surprising idiosyncrasy, subverting it
with dark comic farce in a setting that becomes a microcosm of
Trump's America.
This guide to New York City's exciting new public space explores
Vessel from top to bottom, inside and out, and from beginning to
completion. A public space like no other, Vessel was designed by
the renowned Heatherwick Studio to give New Yorkers and visitors a
unique vertical experience. In this book, readers can witness every
part of its development, from initial designs to the finished
structure. They'll learn why and how Vessel came to be and the
significance of its placement in the Nelson Byrd Woltz-designed
Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards. An essay by architecture
critic Paul Goldberger explores the importance of public spaces,
while additional texts explain the evolution of the neighborhood,
discuss Vessel's dramatic design, and capture the responses of
locals and tourists. A wealth of photography follows the
structure's incredible path to completion and the final result,
with a total of 2,500 steps, 154 interconnected staircases, 80
viewing landings, and one mile of pathways reaching 150 feet into
the air. Documenting one of the most complex pieces of
architectural steelwork ever built at this scale, this book offers
a fascinating, detailed, and unforgettable look at Vessel.
Communitas stands in a class by itself: a fresh and original
theoretic contribution to the art of building cities. Such a book
does not appear often... a witty, penetrating, provocative and,
above all, ... a wise book; for it deals with the underlying values
and purposes, political and moral, on which planning of any sort
must be based...'Lewis Mumford
This book features the work of Lauren Rottet over the past fifteen
years and includes the interiors of houses, apartments, hotels, and
design studio offices in the wide range of styles at which Rottet
Studio is adept, from elegant Modernism to Beaux-Arts classicism.
Rottet-designed spaces are artfully curated living/working spaces
that transcend their formal use and become places in which people
ponder, experience, and are inspired. These environments, though
immediately beautiful to the eye, are not meant to be one-moment
impacts and instead are designed to reveal themselves over time.
Above all, her elegant, contemporary designs, like pieces of art,
emphasize transparency and light. A minimalist at heart, Rottet
would happily live in a white box with beautiful light. But her
influences are varied and her love of historic architecture, art,
lovely objects, and well-edited decoration is deep, as is evident
in her work.
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