Contemporary Public Space: Un-Volumetric Architecture

By Aldo Aymonino

Book Overview

Critic James Wines notes, "The topic of this book, 'un-volumetric architecture' is the search for creative alternatives to the overly volumetric 'shape making' obsessions of international architecture today . . ." Here are over 50 important experimental contemporary designs for public spaces sited throughout the world-earthworks and surface design, canopies and shelters, and other forms of "micro-architecture." As a theory un-volumetric architecture attracted designers including the Acconci studio, Shigeru Ban, Eduard Bru, Manuel de Sola Morales, Isamo Nougichi, Toyo Ito, Wes Jones, Kengo Kuma, Torres & La Pena, Mary Miss, N Studio, NL architects, Oma, Site, Italo Rota, Sauerbruch & Hutton, and Venturi Scott Brown.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B003I8D9WC
• ISBN13: 9788876242731
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Skira
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.8" x 8.5"