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Architecture in the Twentieth Century
After several pages of prologue summing up 18th century highlights--especially the rise in importance of geometry--some forty pages cover 1784-1916, focusing on the heavily fenestrated high-rises of the Chicago School and the iron and glass pavilions of Europe. The chapter spanning 1892-1925 concentrates on the many disputes over the trajectory of modernism: Nieuwe Kunst, Stile Liberty, Jugendstil, and Art Nouveau, all arguing the direction that the boom of prisons, hospitals, schools, town halls, and other institutional buildings would take. Three more time divisions follow and a concise compendium of architect biographies ends the volume. Along with an array of great pictures (par for Taschen), Gossel and Leuthauser--both active in the private sector--add a strong prose style attentive to debates among architects and the socioeconomic stage on which architects act. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Frey
In 1930, when Albert Frey (1903-1998) came to the US from his native Switzerland, he brought the influence of his mentor, Le Corbusier, with him. This book features introductory essays exploring the architect's life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects.
The Architect's Home
"The 100 houses presented here not only show a broad spectrum of building styles and interior designs, but also tell 100 individual stories of architects and their own four walls, opening a new window on the history of twentieth-century European architecture."--Jacket.
Architecture in the 20th Century
A reference work for architecture in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudi to Frank O'Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in between, this title includes a biographical appendix that covers all of the century's greatest architects. It is illustrated by large format photos, drawings and floor plans.
Saarinen
Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century's great visionaries, both in the fields of furniture design and in architecture. Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a Modernist aesthetic, he brought a whole new dimension to architecture.
Coop Himmelb(l)au
Coope Himmelblau is a multi award-winning cooperative architectural design firm located in Vienna, with offices in Los Angeles and Guadalajara, Mexico. This book looks at the company's most notable buildings.
Antoni Gaudi, 1852-1926
Gaudi's bizarre and romantic buildings, interiors and exteriors, mosaics and public spaces, have imbued Barcelona with unique character and ensured his place in the pantheon of great architects.
