This publication features diverse images and texts on renewable energy products, solar house designs, and wind turbines. It explores intelligent mobility concepts and visions for energy self-sufficient cities, making it ideal for those interested in the future of energy and design.
"Iwan Baan: Moments in Architecture" presents a comprehensive collection of over 680 images showcasing the evolution of global megacities and notable works by contemporary architects like Herzog & de Meuron and Zaha Hadid. The publication features contributions from various authors and highlights Baan's personal involvement.
Design between Human and Machine
This updated edition of Vitra's 2017 publication presents recent developments in robotics and digitization This volume investigates how robotics has become an integral part of life: in industry, in the military and in everyday settings; at nurseries and retirement homes; in our bodies; when shopping and when having sex; in video games and in films and in literature. In a series of in-depth essays and interviews, experts including science-fiction author Bruce Sterling and the design duo Dunne & Raby explore what an increasingly digital environment means for us humans. They highlight our often-ambivalent relationship to new technologies and discuss the opportunities and challenges they pose for us as individuals and as a society. Hello, Robotbroadens the scope of debate to include the ethical and political questions arising from technological advances in robotics today, and confronts us with the contradictions that often underpin the answers to these questions.
The Vitra Design Museum's "Atlas of Furniture Design" is a comprehensive exploration of modern furniture history, spanning from industrialization to the digital age. With over 1,000 pages, it documents 1,740 objects by more than 540 designers, featuring extensive texts and illustrations, making it an essential resource for design enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Surrealism expanded our reality by drawing upon myths, dreams, and the subconscious as sources of artistic inspiration. Beginning in the 1930s, the movement made a crucial impact on design, and it continues to inspire designers to this day. »Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design« is the first book to document this fascinating conversation. It…
Nightclubs and discotheques are hotbeds of contemporary culture. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, they have been centres of the avantgarde that question social norms and experiment with different realities, merging interior and furniture design, graphics and art with sound, light, fashion, and special effects to create a modern Gesamtkunstwerk. Night Fever. Designing Club Culture 1960 – Today is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the design history of the nightclub, examining its cultural context and international scope. Examples range from the Italian clubs of the 1960s created by the protagonists of Radical Design to the legendary Studio 54 where Andy Warhol was a regular and the Palladium in New York, designed by Arata Isozaki, as well as more recent concepts by architecture studio OMA for the Ministry of Sound II in London. Featuring films and vintage photographs, posters, flyers, and fashion, Night Fever takes the reader on a fascinating journey through a world of glamour, subculture, and the search for the night that never ends.
»Hello, Robot. Design between Human and Machine« investigates how robotics is increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives. The exhibition shows that design in its traditional function as a mediator is indispensable if robots are to become a visible reality and not just remain hidden in washing machines, cars and cash machines. The catalogue points out where we already encounter these intelligent machines and where we may come across them in the near future: in the industry, in the military and in everyday settings; at nurseries and retirement homes; in our bodies and in the cloud; when shopping and having sex; in video games and, of course, in film and literature. In a series of in-depth essays and interviews, experts such as science-fiction author Bruce Sterling or the design duo Dunne & Raby explore the question of how we deal with an environment that is rapidly becoming more digital, smarter and more autonomous. They highlight our often ambivalent relationship to new technologies and discuss the opportunities and challenges that present themselves to us as individuals and as a society in this context. In this regard, »Hello, Robot.« broadens the scope of the discussion to include the ethical and political questions with which we are faced today in the light of technological advances in robotics, while confronting us with the contradictions that are often found in the answers to these questions.
Showcases the architecture and background of the Schaudepot, as well as one of the most important design collections in the world.
The Bauhaus stands as one of the 20th century’s most influential cultural movements, often seen as the embodiment of the Modernist design cliché: geometric, industrial, and minimalistic. However, the publication challenges this stereotype, offering a fresh perspective on Bauhaus design. It presents the first comprehensive overview of the extended design concept initiated at the Bauhaus, highlighting the designers' interests in social interconnections, experiments, and processes. Featuring rare exhibits from design, architecture, art, film, and photography, the book documents the development processes and socio-political concepts behind the Bauhaus. These ideas are contrasted with current design themes, such as the digital revolution, and the works of contemporary artists and designers. Notable contributors, including Olaf Nicolai, Adrian Sauer, Wilfried Kühn, and Joseph Grima, created artistic works specifically for the exhibition and publication. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes essays by esteemed authors like Arthur Rüegg and Jan Boelen, a glossary of key terms related to the Bauhaus, and a detailed catalogue section. Additionally, it features short articles by distinguished global designers, artists, and architects reflecting on the relevance of the Bauhaus and its impact on 21st-century design.
The architectural critic Sigfried Giedion referred to Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) as the “Magus of the North,” recognizing him as the most prominent Finnish architect of his era and a key advocate for a more human-centered modernism. His notable buildings, including the Paimio Sanatorium (1933), Villa Mairea (1939), and the church of the Three Crosses in Vuoksenniska (1958), showcase a masterful blend of organic forms and materials. Aalto meticulously designed interiors, from door handles to furniture, and his iconic plywood chairs solidified his status as a significant designer of the twentieth century. The Savoy Vase exemplifies the essence of Finnish and organic design. This richly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive overview of Aalto’s work as an architect, designer, and urban planner, featuring contributions from ten authors, including esteemed architectural historians and curators. The book highlights Aalto’s interactions with influential artists like Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Jean Arp, as well as his engagement with film and photography, exploring these influences for the first time. The catalogue includes original drawings and architectural models from the Alvar Aalto Foundation, while new photographs by Armin Linke capture Aalto’s buildings, illustrating their continued relevance and inspiration today.