Contemporary Concrete Buildings (Bibliotheca Universalis) (Multilingual Edition)
Product ID: 75170906
Concrete? That characterless stuff of parking lots or Communist tower blocks, right? Well, yes. And no. Concrete is actually a name applied to a remarkably wide range of building substances, and, when properly handled, is one of the noble materials of contemporary architecture. A kind of “liquid stone” at the outset, it is malleable, durable, and capable of prodigious feats of engineering. This Bibliotheca Universalis edition highlights the best work done in concrete of recent years. It includes such stars as Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and Steven Holl, but also surprising new architects like the Russians SPEECH and artists such as James Turrell, who turned the famous concrete spiral of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim in New York into the setting of one of his most remarkable pieces. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe! Review: This arrived today and volume 2 of the set became my all-time fave due to the excellent up-to-the-minute inclusions - i have a serious architecture and design fetish, books in the hundreds mostly around modernism. This arrived today and volume 2 of the set became my all-time fave due to the excellent up-to-the-minute inclusions. they are all here. zaha hadid, tadao ando, etc. nice,glossy finish,tons of modern photos,and the set feels like it was made of concrete, it is so haeavy and chock full of goodness. highly, highly recommend it if you love modern design, tadao ando styled concrete homes with cool art and furniture. buy with no fear. Review: Really heavy beautiful books and buildings - These are two great massive heavy books that come in a sleeve. Really well designed and beautiful content. A great gift for architecture nerds and materials nerds alike. These are lovely and I will refer to them often.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 170 Reviews |
S**E
This arrived today and volume 2 of the set became my all-time fave due to the excellent up-to-the-minute inclusions
i have a serious architecture and design fetish, books in the hundreds mostly around modernism. This arrived today and volume 2 of the set became my all-time fave due to the excellent up-to-the-minute inclusions. they are all here. zaha hadid, tadao ando, etc. nice,glossy finish,tons of modern photos,and the set feels like it was made of concrete, it is so haeavy and chock full of goodness. highly, highly recommend it if you love modern design, tadao ando styled concrete homes with cool art and furniture. buy with no fear.
K**H
Really heavy beautiful books and buildings
These are two great massive heavy books that come in a sleeve. Really well designed and beautiful content. A great gift for architecture nerds and materials nerds alike. These are lovely and I will refer to them often.
D**I
Unique and compelling
Beautiful presentation. If architecture is your thing, this double volume is a must for your collection.
P**8
Concrete Buildings is a Solid Addition to Any Individual Serious About the Realm of Architecture
Philip Jodidio is the 'go-to' guy for architectural monographs and/or a compendium of style/trends in the world of architecture and design. For anyone tied to the field, this is a much needed and warmly welcomed addition to one's library. Unlike many counterparts who choose/selected the expected 'greatest hits' in such an offering, Jodidio surprises his reader answering the all important question, "Tell me something I don't know." I always am on the outlook for offerings by this author. Truly a welcomed addition to my evolving collection of illustrated resources on a field I not only admire and appreciate, but also is a major element of my professional livelihood.
J**I
Great book for man cave/office decor
Great book for a man cave or male office. Purchased for my husband who works in construction for his home off. The book goes with anything and has a slight textured covered.
D**E
Got it as a gift and it was greatly loved and appreciated
Got it as a gift and it was greatly loved and appreciated. Great for someone who is seeking architecture or development inspiration!
M**N
Apparently they really liked them.
Given to a friend who gave them to his employees. Apparently they really liked them.
O**O
Five Stars
Wonderful book with a incredible price. Very recommended for architects and designers.
A**N
Superbe
Superbe ouvrage très détaillé et esthétique. Cadeau pour un collègue fou de béton, il a adoré. Reçu en un jour et demi via Premium. Je le recommande.
C**N
muy bueno
Por el precio en el que suelen andar estos libros esta bien la inversión. Debería de traer algo mas de detalles a una escala mas grande.pero esta muy bien.
C**E
Libro
Veramente carino,piccolo di dimensioni.
M**X
The best choice
This book is the best choice for a complete guide to modern architecture. Good quality printing in a nice price
B**K
Great As described
Great As described
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