The Sky¿s the Limit - R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, S. Borges
Applying Radical Architecture
KORTE INHOUD
New possibilities for seemingly impossible buildings and spaces. In contemporary architecture nothing appears to be impossible anymore. Today, every form, every space, and every idea--no matter how visionary, radical, or absurd--seems to be not only conceivable, but also technically feasible. Innovative materials and digital construction tools are enabling a new generation of architects, engineers, and designers to build structures that would have previously remained mere dreams. Against this background, buildings, rooms, and installations are being created that are both sculptural and atmospheric. What makes these experimental structures different from those created earlier in the new millennium is that they meld their playful side with rigorous usability. Despite their radical nature, they are made to facilitate comfortable living and effective work. The Sky's the Limit is a collection of inspiring projects by both young and established protagonists of this recent evolution in architecture. The book feature...
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2012Uitgever: Die Gestalten Verlag271 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 3899554221ISBN-13: 9783899554229Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Thanks to innovations in building materials, design technologies, and construction tools, a new generation of architects can finally realize structures that would have previously remained mere dreams. This emergence of a new vernacular of radically sculpted buildings, rooms, and installations melds rigorous usability with a playful and cutting edge aesthetic, facilitating highly functional yet undeniably exhilarating spaces.
Hardcover, 24 x 30 cm, 288 pages, full color, English, Fine copy. Including an inde...
Hardcover, 24 x 30 cm, 288 pages, full color, English, Fine copy. Including an inde...
Thanks to innovations in building materials, design technologies, and construction tools, a new generation of architects can finally realize structures that would have previously remained mere dreams. This emergence of a new vernacular of radically sculpted buildings, rooms, and installations melds rigorous usability with a playful and cutting edge aesthetic, facilitating highly functional yet undeniably exhilarating spaces. The Sky?s the Limit serves as a compelling exploration of these seemingly impossibl...
