The Paradox of Contemporary Architecture

The Paradox of Contemporary Architecture

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..this is a useful record.." (Architectural Review, January 2002)

Book Description
This second volume in the "... of Contemporary Architecture" series summarises lectures by a stunning selection of architects, including a variety of famous names as well as new faces, in which they present their architecture and the theories underlying it. This unique reference reflects the series of lectures presented annually at the Bartlett School of Architecture by influential leading-edge architects. Includes contributions by Bernard Tschumi, Enric Miralles, Frank Gehry, LOT/EK, Claude Parent, Ken Yeang, Craig Dykers, Zaha Hadid, and others Illustrated with photographs and diagrams, many in colour

The Paradox of Contemporary Architecture

The Paradox of Contemporary Architecture,Peter Cook,Neil Spiller,Laura Allen,Peg Rawes,Academy Press,0471496855,20th Century Architecture,20th century,Architecture,Architecture, Modern,Criticism,History - General,History - Specific Styles,Architecture / General,Theory of architecture

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