a+u 20:12, 603: Simón Vélez – Vegetarian Architecture

- The September issue of a+u is dedicated to MAD Architects, a global architectural practice established by Chinese architect, Ma Yansong in 2004

- A selection of 17 projects are recounted through physical models, sketches, drawing and images, to take readers on a journey through the projects' early design visions to their final realities

- To further understand the complexities behind MAD's design, Dang Qun, Gao Ying and Yu Hui -- the architect, structural engineer and fa ade engineer, respectively came together to discuss the technicalities behind their work processes

This issue features Colombian architect, Sim n V lez. He received his architectural education in Colombia and founded his studio in 1972. Having invented the use of bamboo as a structural material by filling it with cement mortar, V lez has gained international reputation for his designs using bamboo. He believes that architecture should incorporate more plants (vegetarian), and his work is seen to use a diversity of natural materials. Local vegetal materials - such as Guadua bamboo native to South America, Moso bamboo from Asia, and local wood like Ariso, Alboroco, and Eucalyptus - are used to maximize the restrictions and limitations of materials. Conscientious with the materials and site, he continues to create structurally rational buildings. Text in English and Japanese.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 490021258X
• ISBN13: 9784900212589
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Shinkenchiku-Sha Co., Ltd
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.4"