Massive, Expressive, Sculptural by Chris Van Uffelen

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Massive, Expressive, Sculptural by Chris Van Uffelen

Brutalism is back. Vilified for decades as the stepchild of modernism, brutalist architecture is now enjoying a comeback as the latest discovery among digital trendsetters: uncompromising and incredibly daring, the colossal structures of the 1960s and 1970s both stand as testament to the postwar years and inspire contemporary architectural language. This volume offers a sophisticated comparison of historical and contemporary brutalist buildings. Similarities as well as differences are explored and analyzed using a series of impressive architectural projects. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials and floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary design to generate enthralling new creations. Bunker-like bungalows reveal classy interiors, vast religious buildings disclose innovative perspectives and gigantic concrete structures surprise with delicate, artistic elements.

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Chris van Uffelen's main focus is the dissemination of design knowledge in all of its forms. The Dutch-German art historian has been writing books, essays, and articles on art, architecture, interior design, and urban planning from antiquity to the present for more than two decades. He's particularly interested in how architecture affects public places.

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ISBN 13 9783037682241
ISBN 10 3037682248
Title Massive, Expressive, Sculptural
Author Chris Van Uffelen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Braun Publishing AG
Year published 2017-11-09
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.