Project Japan: Metabolism Talks… An oral history by Rem Koolhaas and Hans Ulrich Obrist documenting the first non-Western avant-garde movement in architecture and the last moment that architecture was a public rather than a private affair…
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FIRST MONOGRAPH ON REALITIES:UNITED PUBLISHED
The brothers Jan Edler and Tim Edler work on the line of demarcation between art & architecture and technology. In 2000 they founded realities:united, a Berlin based studio for art and architecture. Edited by critic & curator Florian Heilmeyer and released by Ruby Press «realities:united featuring» is the first publication that offers a full journey through the brother’s œuvre inbetween the diciplines….
The announce the publication of Oren Safdie’s controversial and timely play, THE BILBAO EFFECT
Dramatists Play Service Inc. and the Center for Architecture announce the publication of Oren Safdie’s controversial and timely play, THE BILBAO EFFECT. The play was originally produced last summer by the Center for Architecture in New York.
Manual of Contemporary Facade Construction Techniques
In his new book, Modern Construction Envelopes, Andrew Watts provides readers with a systematically structured manual of facade construction. Check the details and book launch event after the jump
Strategy Public. Now on sale
In 2002 a+t launched the Density Series, which became an international beacon for collective housing and urban planning. Now, in 2010, a+t opens up a new line of editorial research: projectual strategies. Check the details after the jump
Interview Daan Roosegaarde about his new book ‘Interactive Landscapes’
Interview at V2_ for the launch of Roosegaarde’s book ‘Interactive Landscapes’ by NAi Publishers. Check it after the jump
Swedish Modernism Architecture, Consumption and the Welfare State
Black Dog is delighted to introduce to you the latest architectural book release; Swedish Modernism: Architecture, Consumption and the Welfare State.
Black Dog is offering a 40% discount to our readers on any orders for this title until 31st December 2010. More information on the book after the jump
Float!: Building On Water to Combat Urban Congestion and Climate Change
Float! Building on Water to Combat Urban Congestion and Climate Change proposes a new way of building: on water instead of on land. Although the concept may seem revolutionary, it is an obvious solution to overcrowded metropolises. The majority of world cities are situated on the water and have too little space where it’s most needed: in the city centre. Building on water allows inner-city areas to expand.
VIEW vol.2
The yearly magazine, A View on Harvard GSD showcases the creative work of Harvard graduates from the highly respected Graduate School of Design. The second volume of this book provides a comprehensive snapshot of the ideas that are circulating around the school in 2010.
JDS RELEASES NEW BOOK: AGENDA
AGENDA is an architecture book that occupies the territory between a monograph, a diary, and a collection of essays, interviews, and conversations.
Less and more: The Design Et hos of Dieter Rams
In the more than 40 years that he spent working at Braun, Dieter Rams established himself as one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. His elegantly clear visual language not only defined product design for decades, but also our fundamental understanding of what design is and what it can and should do.
REVIEW: URBAN POLITICS NOW
How does political change occur? Does it stutter along in a series of incremental developments, accidents and setbacks, creeping so slowly that we barely notice its happening? Or does it leap forward in a sudden rush, carrying everything along with it?
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