Some architects have a signature style. What sets Piano apart is that he applies his coherent set of ideas in extraordinarily different ways. It takes more than a quick glance to see his touch on such individual structures as the Pompidou Center, The New York Times Building in New York, and his 72-story London Bridge Tower. Each project is a renaissance, because, as Piano himself explains: "One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again."This updated monograph, illustrated by photographs, sketches, and plans, spans Piano's career to date and the many existences of his singular aesthetic. It includes new photographs of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Kimbell Art Museum Expansion in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as a sneak peek at his current project, Valletta City Gate in Valletta, Malta.
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The staggering scopes of an Italian master. An updated Renzo Piano monograph, including new photographs of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, Piano's 72-story London Bridge Tower, as well as a sneak peek at his current project, Valletta City Gate in Valletta, Malta.
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"...an invaluable addition to any architectural collection." * Specifier Magazine, Sydney *"This book is an absolute must-have for die-hard Piano fans." * Specifier Magazine, Sydney *"The book does justice to its subject, fully illustrating the breadth of Piano's vision. Beautifully shot and presented, it gives the reader an insight into the development of an architect's work. A great addition to the bookshelves." * Interior Design Magazine, London *
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ISBN
9783836542821
Publisert
2017-08-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Taschen Gmbh
Vekt
3316 gr
Høyde
289 mm
Bredde
228 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UP
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
648

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Biographical note

Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard, and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Architecture Now! series and monographs on Tadao Ando, Santiago Calatrava, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, Shigeru Ban, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid, and soon Norman Foster.