Architecture in Switzerland
Publisher: Hong Kong Taschen 2006Edition: 1st.Description: 192 Pages | Binding- Hard Bound |.ISBN: 3-8228-3973-6.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)DDC classification: 720.9494 Summary: Taschen's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects' or firms' most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects/firms included are: Mario Botta; Santiago Calatraval; Aldo Celoria; Jurg Conzett; Deventhery & Lamuniere; Diener + Diener; Eckert & Eckert (e2a); Norman Foster; Fuhrimann + Hachler; Patrick Gartmann; Gigon & Guyer; Herzog & de Meuron; Davide Macullo; Valerio Ogliati; Renzo Piano; Philippe Rahm; and Peter Zumthor.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Text Books | School of Architecture General Stacks | Circulation | 720.9494 JOD (Browse shelf) | Available | A0482 |
Taschen's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects' or firms' most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects/firms included are: Mario Botta; Santiago Calatraval; Aldo Celoria; Jurg Conzett; Deventhery & Lamuniere; Diener + Diener; Eckert & Eckert (e2a); Norman Foster; Fuhrimann + Hachler; Patrick Gartmann; Gigon & Guyer; Herzog & de Meuron; Davide Macullo; Valerio Ogliati; Renzo Piano; Philippe Rahm; and Peter Zumthor.
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