Realms of Impossibility: Water - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470844418 ISBN 13 : 9780470844410

Editeur : Wiley-Academy, 2002

Synopsis

In the tradition of his "Sins and Other Spatial Relatives", this new work follows the unique trajectory of architect C. J. Lim's thoughts and observations on the kooky world of inventors. Showcasing inventive designs for buildings, components, and devices, from such leading figures as Heath Robinson, Rebecca Horn, Jean Prouve, and Jean Nouvel, this book is an exhilarating celebration of architectural inventors and their intriguing creations. An eclectic mix of observations, theories, and designs, this latest volume in a series of books by C. J. Lim presents architecture's spin on the all-too-human impulse to tinker.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

cj lim

* 1964 malaysia * graduated architectural association london 1987 * lives in london

* unit master bartlett school of architecture, london * director of bartlett architecture research lab, university college london * visiting professor macintosh school of architecture, glasgow * first recipient of the riba award for academic contribution in architectural education 1997, and in 1998, 1999 * books include 441/10 .........we'll reconfigure the space when you're ready (1996), sins + other spatial relatives (2000)

* 1994 established studio 8 * architectural design * publishing * winner of numerous international architecture awards * drawings in the architectural collection of the fonds regional d'art contemporain du centre (frac) france

Présentation de l'éditeur

In the tradition of his Sins + Other Spatial Relatives, this new work follows the unique trajectory of architect C. J. Lim′s thoughts and observations on the kooky world of inventors. Showcasing inventive designs for buildings, components, and devices, from such leading figures as Heath Robinson, Rebecca Horn, Jean Prouve, and Jean Nouvel, this book is an exhilarating celebration of architectural inventors and their intriguing creations. An eclectic mix of observations, theories, and designs, this latest volume in a series of books by C. J. Lim presents architecture′s spin on the all–too–human impulse to tinker.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Academy
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470844418
• ISBN 13: 9780470844410
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Lim C.J., Liu Ed
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible