Informal by Cecil Balmond
Balmond is making the transition from structural engineer working alongside other architects to an architect in his own right. His structural thinking differs from that of others in his field, in its completely innovative conception of the engineer's contribution to architecture. The plasticity of architectural plans is enhanced through a decisive promotion of their structural designs. The borderline between structure and architecture thus becomes increasingly blurred. This process is explained in detail in "Informal" by reference to eight seminal projects. Balmond elucidates the theoretical basis of his engineering and architectural solutions, and his sketches transcend purely technical illustration - they are key to his approach. "Informal" invites readers to rethink their understanding of the relationships between architecture, design and engineering.
'An intriguing journey into.. [Cecil Balmonds]... thought processes' --Grand Designs, April 2007
The Author Cecil Balmond is deputy chairman Arup. He has collaborated with Rem Koolhaas, Philip Johnson, Daniel Libeskind and Toyo Ito, among many others. His recent projects include Penn Bridge, Philadelphia; Coimbra Footbridge, Portugal; Battersea Power Station Twist, London; and Seattle Central Library, among others.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783791337760 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791337769 |
| Title | Informal |
| Author | Cecil Balmond |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 2007-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Prizes | Winner of Sir Bannister Fletcher Award for Excellence in Architectural Book Publishing 2005 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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