Environmental Modernism: The Architecture of STRANG
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Rating | : | 4.77 (953 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1946226041 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-08-26 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It is the architectural responses to site and climate that infuse the specific designs with character and identity, resulting in a uniquely Floridian version of modernism.. The ability to create stunning architectural designs while maintaining an acute awareness of the surrounding environment has come to define their work. Hardcover: The work of STRANG is beautifully explored in this robust monograph which highlights the firm's site-specific and climate-driven designs. Strang's early exposure to that mid-century modernist movement resulted in a deep respect for structures that are intimately connected to their surroundings as they celebrate the Florida climate.This first monograph of Strang's work contains a collection of conceptual drawings, text and professional photography that underscores the ongoing relevance and importance of regional modernist design. Under the creative direction of Max Strang FAIA, the Miami-based firm continues to advance many of the timeless concepts set forth by the famed Saraso