Architecture in France
Architecture in France
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Brings a different perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. This book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to architecture in the chosen nation. It also includes contact information and short biographies.
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Architecture in France by Philip Jodidio
Taschen's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects' or firms' most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects featured include: Matali Crasset; Odile Decq; Jean-Marie Duthilleul; Edouard Francois; Manuelle Gautrand; Jakob + MacFarlane; Lacaton & Vassal; Jean Nouvel; Marin-Trottin/Peripheriques; Dominique Perrault; Christian de Portzamparc; Rudy Ricciotti; Valode & Pistre; Jean-Paul Viguier; and Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at harvard University, and was Editor-in-Chief of the leading French art journal Connaissance des Arts for over two decades. He has published numerous articles and books, including TASCHEN's Architecture Now series, Building a New Millennium, and monographs on Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Alvaro Siza, Tadao Ando, and Renzo Piano.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783822852576 |
| ISBN 10 | 3822852570 |
| Title | Architecture in France |
| Author | Philip Jodidio |
| Series | Architecture And Design Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taschen GmbH |
| Year published | 2006-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |