The book explores the pivotal architectural and territorial projects of a prominent Chilean architect known for his innovative "geopoetic" approach. It highlights his influential designs and concepts that blend geography and poetry, showcasing how his work reflects and interacts with the environment. Through detailed analysis, the text reveals the architect's vision and impact on contemporary architecture, making it a significant resource for understanding modern architectural practices.
The book showcases a collection of innovative small-scale houses that harmoniously blend with nature, encouraging a reimagining of sustainable living. It serves as an inspiring guide for architects, homeowners, and visionaries, emphasizing stylish and thoughtful design that minimizes environmental impact while promoting a fulfilling lifestyle.
Exploring modern sacred spaces in Japan, Korea, and France, this book offers a unique insight into the creative vision of a renowned Japanese architect. Through a rich collection of photographs, sketches, and plans, readers gain unprecedented access to the architect's thought process, revealing how these spaces reflect cultural and spiritual significance. The work highlights the intersection of architecture and spirituality, showcasing innovative designs that resonate with contemporary audiences.
The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world.From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternative living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.
Get closer and discover the world's finest selection of petite architecture. Including the work of Alphaville, Olson Kundig, BIG, Aranza de Ariño, Takeshi Hosaka, and MAPA, this diverse collection of small but delicate houses proves that 100 square meters is plenty of room for intelligent and responsible building. Dream big--build small.
Ever since Osaka World Expo '70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the Japanese art of building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and future--building greener and smarter than ever before.
A stunning array of rustic and charming treehouses from around the world for inspiration and for those who fantasize about getting away from it all.
"The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo '70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. With his intentionally limited vocabulary of geometric forms, Tadao Ando has since then put Japanese building on the world's cultural map, establishing a bridge between East and West. In the wake of Ando's mostly concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma (Japan National Stadium intended for the Olympic Games, originally planned for 2020), Shigeru Ban (Mount Fuji World Heritage Center), and Kazuyo Sejima (Kanazawa Museum of 21st Century Art of Contemporary Art) pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have successfully developed new directions in Japanese architecture that are in harmony with nature and connected to traditional building. Rather than planning on the drawing board, the architects presented in this collection stand out for their endless search for forms, truly reacting on their environment. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book reveals how this unique creativity is a fruit of Japan's very particular situation that includes high population density, a modern, efficient economy, a long history, and the continual presence of disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, as seen in the evanescent reflections of Sejima's Kanazawa Museum, or constant change and the threat of catastrophe is a key to understanding what makes Japanese architecture different from that of Europe or America. This XL-sized book highlights 39 architects and 55 exceptional projects by Japanese masters--from Tadao Ando's Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban's concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA'S Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki's 4 World Trade Center, to Takashi Suo's much smaller sustainable dental clinic. Each project is introduced with photos, original floor plans and technical drawings, as well as insightful descriptions and brief biographies. An elaborate essay traces the country's building scene from the Metabolists to today and shows how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition."--Publisher's description
The Vortex building in Lausanne, Switzerland, serves as a striking architectural marvel and the official residence for athletes during the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games. This study explores its innovative design, functionality, and the role it plays in fostering a vibrant community for young athletes. Emphasizing both aesthetic and practical aspects, the book delves into how the Vortex symbolizes modern sports culture and promotes international camaraderie among youth from diverse backgrounds.
Featuring the work of a celebrated Japanese minimalist architect, this book provides an in-depth exploration of recent residential designs. It includes over 100 photographs, sketches, line drawings, and plans, offering readers unique insights into the architect's creative process and design philosophy.