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Bubbletecture Sharon Francis

Bubbletecture By Sharon Francis

Bubbletecture by Sharon Francis


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Following in the footsteps of Nanotecture, Mobitecture, and Pet-tecture, a fascinating and fun guide to everything inflatable

Bubbletecture Summary

Bubbletecture: Inflatable Architecture and Design by Sharon Francis

Following in the footsteps of Nanotecture, Mobitecture, and Pet-tecture, a fascinating and fun guide to everything inflatable

Although inflatable objects have been around for more than 200 years, architects, artists, and designers keep rediscovering this deceptively simple - often playful, and occasionally bizarre - technology. Bubbletecture brings together inflatables in every conceivable size, shape, and hue across the realms of architecture, design, art, and fashion. From inflatable dresses and hats to buildings employing cutting-edge technologies, from ingenious chairs, lights, bowls, and even egg cups to children's toys and provocative art installations, Bubbletecture demonstrates that inflatable design is simply irresistible.

Bubbletecture Reviews

The bubble is officially back in fashion with an effervescent new publication by Phaidon.-Aesthetica

Inflatable architecture is back in fashion.-Dezeen

Bubbletecture captures the incredible range of inflatable architecture, fashion, art, and design that has been created over the last several decades.-Colossal

[A survey] of lively and surreal inflatables in architecture, design, fashion and art... Often ephemeral in nature... and they can be quite tongue-in-cheek, too.-Artsy

Fantastic air-filled forms - inflatable technology feels revolutionary.-The Wall Street Journal

Phaidon's book comes at a critical moment: one in which the possibilities for inflatables technology are taking us to innovations we once only dreamt of [...], but also one in which the material that propelled such technology into popularity - cheap, mass-produced plastic - is being examined for its destructive environmental impact. More sustainable developments of the material hold better promise, however, such as the rise of ETFE panels - deployed powerfully in Grimshaw Architects' Eden Project (1998)... Whatever the future of 'bubbletecture', it already has a fascinating history and trajectory.-Blueprint

Bubbletecture shines a light on how inflatable design has been used in everything from fashion to domesticated goods.-Hypebeast

[A] comprehensive dive into inflatable objects from over the past two centuries... Compulsively flippable.-New York Magazine

Meet the hypersaturated, candy-colored... Pocket-sized compendium to all things inflatable.-The Architect's Newspaper

Bubbletecture is a fun-sized book with a bubblegum-pink cover from Phaidon, shows off 200 inflated projects to catch your eye and lift your spirit - from temporary shelters to airy dresses to park benches... Measuring about 5 by 7 inches, the book is great to toss into your carry-on and read during take-off.-Aspire: Design and Home Magazine

Like tiny houses, these images capture the imagination-everyone's wondered how certain bounce houses or statues were built, and this book gives you a glimpse inside. People will be tickled to see how inflatable pieces have been used to make everything from clothes to furniture.-Forbes Online

Bubbletecture demonstrates that inflatable design is simply irresistible.-Architectural West Magazine

For the design geek.-Family Circle Magazine

About Sharon Francis

Sharon Francis is an architect with more than twenty years' experience in private practice in the UK, Hong Kong, and the USA. She has taught at three Australian universities and contributed to several architecture- and design-based books. She currently lives and works in New York City.

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GOR013630962
9780714877778
0714877778
Bubbletecture: Inflatable Architecture and Design by Sharon Francis
Used - Well Read
Hardback
Phaidon Press Ltd
2019-03-15
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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