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Concrete William Hall

Concrete By William Hall

Concrete by William Hall


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Summary

A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format

Concrete Summary

Concrete by William Hall

A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format.

Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate. -Wall Street Journal

In this new, reimagined, and easy-to-use stylish size, Concrete takes a fresh look at the world's most versatile and abundant building material. Collating fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings by some of the most celebrated architects of the last century, it features familiar projects from Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright alongside work from some of the leading lights of contemporary architecture including Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and many lesser-known newcomers.

Concrete Reviews

What a surprising and beautiful book - a parade of amazing buildings. -Peter York

Concrete is a beautifully designed book. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject. -John Pawson

Concrete sheds new light on what is today's most widely used manmade material... Celebrates concrete as malleable and enlivened... This portable edition is a must for enthusiasts with a thirst for modernism and Brutalism.-Aesthetica

Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate. -Wall Street Journal

The eye candy here, from the graceful to the brash, is enough to open the mind of any skeptic. -Atlantic Cities

A fresh look at the world's mist fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings... Amazing. -Telegraph.co.uk

A global tour of inspiring and intriguing concrete structures.-Modus Magazine

An ode to one of the most versatile construction materials in the world, this book explores the many wonderful properties of this robust material-as seen on intriguing structures by architects the likes of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.-Singapore Tatler Homes

A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud story that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punch lines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending! -Tipslimited.co.uk

This smaller more affordable version may help to convince a broader audience of concrete's many attributes. -Self Build & Design

About William Hall

William Hall trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career in the office of the architect John Pawson. Hall now runs his own design practice in London.

Leonard Koren has written and designed a number of books. In 1976, after studying architecture at UCLA, he founded WET, one of the premier avant-garde publications of the 1970s. He now consults on the subject of design, aesthetics, and communications.

Additional information

GOR008926635
9780714875156
0714875155
Concrete by William Hall
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Phaidon Press Ltd
20170911
384
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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