Unfolded: Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry

By Petra Schmidt, Nicola Stattmann, Petra Schmidt

Book Overview

a compendium on the material paper

In Unfolded--Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry paper
conquers the third dimension and demonstrates the undreamed-of
possibilities it holds today for lightweight construction, product
design, fashion and art. From "Paper", the collection of bags by Stefan
Diez, to Konstantin Grcic's paper models and the scented paper garments
of Issey Miyake, this book presents paper as a high-quality contemporary
and ecological material.
An enormous selection of projects, the
lavish design and numerous illustrations provide designers with
invaluable inspiration for their work. The content core of the book is a
comprehensive list of state-of-the-art paper products and innovative
paper technologies, supporting designers in their everyday work with
detailed information on the "high-tech" material paper. From Japanese
washi paper and paper foam, to ceramic paper and carbon fiber paper, Unfolded presents
the latest in research and development, as well as the most important
methods and technologies in handcrafts and industry.

Innovative design projects and technical information in a single volumeCompendium on technical papers, methods and technologies, lightweight construction, and constructionWith its unusual cover, the book is an "origami object" in its own right

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034600321
• ISBN13: 9783034600323
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary