Informal by Cecil Balmond

Informal by Cecil Balmond

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Cecil Balmond is making transition from structural engineer working alongside other architects. His structural thinking differs from that of others in his field, in its conception of engineer's contribution to architecture. This book offers a comprehensive account of his innovative approach to architecture and engineering.

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Informal by Cecil Balmond

Cecil Balmond is making transition from structural engineer working alongside other architects. His structural thinking differs from that of others in his field, in its conception of engineer's contribution to architecture. This book offers a comprehensive account of his innovative approach to architecture 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.