- Hardcover: 848 pages
- Publisher: Taschen; 25th edition (May 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3836500914
- ISBN-13: 978-3836500913
- Product Dimensions: 31.8 x 25.4 x 8.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #297,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Peu d'ouvrages aujourd'hui osent présenter l'actualité de la création architecturale tout en restant accessible à tous les publics. C'est pourtant le but affiché de ce titre des éditions Taschen. Autant avouer que cela est une réussite. Cotés atouts, ce beau livre dresse une liste presque exhaustive des grands architectes internationaux même si une fois encore les architectes anglo-saxons et japonais sont un peu trop mis à l'honneur. Chacun est traité en quelques pages à l'esthétique sobre. Plutôt que de présenter un patchwork de divers travaux, l'ouvrage se concentre sur deux ou trois projets exemplaires qu'il documente abondamment. De très courts textes signalent la mouvance de ces architectes. De plus, l'iconographie surprend par son souci de clarté, par sa volonté pédagogique de présenter aux lecteurs les agencements intérieurs des constructions contemporaines. Enfin, fait suffisamment rare pour qu'il soit noté, cet ouvrage nous livre les coordonnées (adresse, fax, site Internet) de chaque agence afin que chacun puisse, s'il le désire, en apprendre un peu plus sur ces réalisations. --Damien Sausset
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It's a first-class tour of the future high and mighty. -- ONE Magazine, April/May 2001
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Architecture Now, Volume 2,
By Michael Webb (London, England > Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Architecture Now II (Vinyl Bound)
In a characteristically perceptive and graceful introduction, Paul Goldberger suggests that the world has caught up with the good sense and refined sensibility of this Seattle firm. This is a handsome, expansive study of a dozen houses, built for people of means and taste-a rare combination. All but two are located in the northwest, and each immerses you in the natural beauty of its site and its inner serenity. (Michael Webb is the book reviewer for LA Architect magazine.)
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A 'K-Tel' collection of the top 40,
By Saul Boulschett "Anyway" (Dry land) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Architecture Now II (Vinyl Bound)
'AN!'is a comprehensive directory featuring the works of just about everybody who is anybody famous and/or affiliated with famous institutions. Also included are those who have a standing membership in the architecture mafia or have been tapped for future membership. (Don Pietro Eisenmann not included here. He don't like to swim with the small fish, know whaddimean, Tony?) And as a directory, it is pretty neutral in so far as it is not tilted to favor or sell any particular style among so many that are sprouting today. And as a directory, it is useful to those who want a visual overview of what is generally considered exciting by oggly-eyed students and those in the business. This book in no way helps you figure out whose work is important but it gives you a, oh, say, 120-degree panoramic picture of who's who. In addition to being a name directory, this book is like a dictionary of slang, out of necessity. That means, it will be outdated by the time you get your next commission. The book, this and the one that preceded it, contain works done in the name of architecture and spans the gamut from the pretentious to the dead sincere; from the cartoony to the reality-driven; from the arty-farty to the real-estate-minded; from the laughably onanistic to the genuinely original. In a word, it's got the good, the bad, and the ugly, all under one roof. Only thing missing is the truly fantastic. BR>This second volume is visually more interesting than the first. But, regardless, this volume is a continuation of the first--both volumes being really one book divided into two--and thus this review really covers both-as-one. As an omnibus, it serves its function admirably by being so inclusive. A good buy, especially for students and teachers.For those old enough to have lived thru the happ'nin 70's will know that why I call this the 'K-Tel' Collection. A double LP set or one 8-track. Order yours now. Cassettes also available.
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Art, architecture, and more.,
By Nse Ette - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Architecture Now!: Vol. 2 (Hardcover)
This is a nice little coffee table styled book on architecture and artwork, showcasing about 92 architects and a few of their works. Its small size makes it easy to take along with you wherever you go.Each architect gets two pages devoted to them, comprising a brief biography highlighting some of their notable works, as well as photos and/or sketches showcasing one or two of their works. Some of the architects and works featured include Alberto Campo Baeza (Center for innovative technologies in Majorca), Will Bruder (Byrne residence in Arizona), Frank Gehry (Experience Music Project in Seattle), Arata Isokazi (Shizuoka convention and arts center in Shizuoka), Polshek Partnership (the very space age Rose center for earth & science in New York), and Richard Rogers (Law courts in Bordeaux, and Millennium Dome in London). A good book. 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have the entire series,
By Cody Bornsheuer "cbornsh2" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Architecture Now! (Vinyl Bound)
These books aren't technical in nature, but are a great collection of interesting projects from around the world. Each book comes in 3 languages, so for those of you that only speak one of them, you'll only enjoy 1/3 of the text, but the graphics are fantastic.
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The author of this book has done a fine job of showcasing recent modern architectural projects of interest to the general population, as well as to architects and structural engineers working in the profession. I am a structural engineer, and I purchased the book because two of my friends, and one of their projects, are featured in the book. I also happened to work on that paticular project, and was interested in having a published record of the project along with my own project files. The book is well written, has wonderful photographs, and is a fine addition to the genre of "coffee table architecture books". Mr. Jodidio is to be commended for writing this book.
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