Rem Koolhaas: Elements of Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (501 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836556146 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Window, facade, balcony, corridor, fireplace, stair, escalator, elevator: The book seeks to excavate the micro-narratives of building detail. In its solid forms, time and space collide, amalgamating distant influences, elements that have been around for over 5,000 years and others that were (re-)invented yesterday.Elements of Architecture focuses on the fragments of the rich and complex architectural collage. Designed by Irma Boom, the book contains essays from Rem Koolhaas, Stephan Trueby, Manfredo di Robilant, and Jeffrey Inaba; interviews with Werner Sobek and Tony Fadell (of Nest); an exclusive photo essay by Wolfgang Tillmans; and excerpts from the panel discussions that took place during the biennale.. Derived from Koolhaas’ exhaustive and much-lauded exhibition at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, this is an essential toolkit to unders