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"Yes is more is a popular and easily accessible manifesto for architecture as one of the most relevant aggregates of the 21st century in which we may epitomise and answer many of the global agenda-setting questions. In the exhibition and in the book, B.I.G. shows how they conceptualise the polymorphous demands, complex rules and highly specialised knowledge of society, creating tangible solutions through artistic processes; solutions which time and again attract the interest of the population at large as well as the respect of global aficionados. Yes is more is a communication created in this very spirit - combing elite and popular elements - allowing the sublime to shone through in the commonplace. Thus audiences are invited into B.I.G.'s processes, methods and results using the most approachable and populist means of communication available - the cartoon. -Kent Martinussen, Architect, CEO, Danish Architecture Centre"
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YES IS MORE is the first monograph of its kind devoted exclusively to the trailblazing practice of BIG, a Copenhagenbased group of architects, designers and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research and development.
Unlike a classic architectural monograph, this book is more of a manifesto of popular culture, in which BIG’s methods, means, processes and approach to the concept of architecture are revealed as being as unconventional, unexpected and result-producing as the world in which it exists, continually reaffirming its mission with a resounding “YES.”
In YES IS MORE BIG shows how its members respond to the polymorphous demands, complex rules and highly specialized knowledge of society, creating tangible solutions through artistic processes: solutions that time and again attract the interest of the population at large while earning the respect of aficionados across the globe.
YES IS MORE speaks the language of popular culture, allowing the sublime to shine through in the commonplace. It enables readers to gain insights into Big’s processes, methods and results through the most approachable and populist means of communication – the cartoon.
BIG has repeatedly attracted public attention and triggered political debate with projects such as a three-kilometerlong wall of social housing wrapped around a park of soccer fields in Copenhagen, the proposal to consolidate all of Denmark’s harbor activities in a star-shaped superharbor along the bridge between Denmark and Germany and recently by proposing to move Denmark’s national symbol, the Little Mermaid, to China for six months as part of the Danish Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 – and getting to do just that!
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Yes Yes and More Yeses,
By Joe "Dotunfolded" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution (Paperback)
To be honest, judging by the cover, I was a little worried that the book will just be one of Koolhaaslike pop cultural diarrhea or a coffee table inspiration that's only supposed to be read sideways. Pleasant surprisingly, the book turned out to be a strong manifesto of solving the dilemma between urban economics and ecological development problems through architectural interventions.
A manifesto may be an overstatement since the book never pounds on the cover tag-line "Yes is More", it's rather a composition of visual essays that's consistently informative, funny, poetic at times, and most importantly logical. Ranging from diagrams to face pic of the contractor, the so-called archicomic is only a medium that transcends the content from dimensions of space, time and state. It's this inherent subtle intimacy and degree of detailing that set it apart from other architectural portfolio compilations, and really inspire architects to approach problems differently through the visor of pragmatic Utopian. p.s. Bjarke Ingels' TED talk closely assembles the first three chapters from the book, so go watch it if you are not sure if this book is for you. Nevertheless, it is nice to see that the ambition in his speech was not subsided through the transfer of medium.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews) 16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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A good start,
By I. Schopa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution (Paperback)
The author begins this book by telling the reader that he wishes to communicate not just the main ideas and processes his office takes when developing a project, but also the little side stories that often get left out. In this regard, the book is a success. It is filled with entertaining and insightful facts that helped to shape some really interesting projects.
Where the book disappoints a little is in it's use of the graphic novel format. For me, the strengths of graphic novels lie in their ability to tell stories with minimal text. Here, many of the images are photographs and detailed renderings. Some of these do a good job of telling a story. Others are either too elaborate, or require excessive text to explain them. Another problem is that there is only one character: Bjarke Ingalls. While he always has something interesting to say, it could have been interesting to have, perhaps, an antagonist. Finally, the chapters are quite brief. Each chapter tells the story of the development of a specific project, but they usually end before they really get started. I would have favored longer chapters, even if they came at the expense of a few projects. Despite a few shortcomings, I think the book will definitely be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about this exciting office. But for architects it is a bit lacking in detail. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Form Never Follows Function with Bjarke and Company,
By Nile G - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution (Paperback)
Bjarke Ingels may have spent 2 years at Rem Koolhaas' office OMA, but clearly all he picked up is how to sell himself well. The book is fun, exciting and full of beautiful renderings and diagrams, but the few built buildings are under-detailed and over formed. The ideas of Bjarke are form related. Yes, evolutionary architecture is a tremendous idea, but the idea shouldn't result in the shape of a skyscraper, but rather how it functions. There are plenty of good ideas in this book, both presentation ideas and architecture ideas, but do not think of it as a guide to "good" ideas. The popularity of this book is expected (and scary), but we need to remember the real purpose of architecture, to fulfill it's program. Go buy it, it's a fun read (so is Harry Potter).
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Infectious!,
By Francis Y - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution (Paperback)
The Bjarke Ingels Group makes great use of the comic book medium to deliver a compelling and engaging narrative about design, process and culture. The book is unusually easy to read for its subject matter. It clearly presents a healthy variety of ideas with great zeal. Whether you like the firm's work or not, "Yes is More" begs the question: why hasn't this been done before?
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