The Power of Architecture
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The Power of Architecture
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From private residences to affordable housing, stadiums to factories, museums to libraries— this book takes young readers across continents to learn how architecture is improving the world one building at a time.
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The Power of Architecture by Annette Roeder
Although popular culture and classrooms are filled with references to classic and iconic buildings such as the Parthenon, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the Great Pyramids, there are equally valuable lessons to be learned from modern architecture, and especially from buildings situated in the Global South and among underrepresented populations. This beautifully illustrated book investigates how contemporary architects from a variety of cultures are addressing issues of climate change, income inequality, and limited resources by designing buildings that are as innovative as they are beautiful. Each building is presented in a double-page spread featuring Pamela Baron’s exquisitely detailed illustrations that highlight the design, natural surroundings, and the people who live, work, or play there. Annette Roeder’s pitch-perfect text outlines the structure’s unique contribution to the field of architecture, and invites readers to wonder aloud why the building works and to find out more about it. A perfect stepping stone for designers in the making, this book also teaches kids how architecture can help the people it shelters and the planet on which it is built.
Olaf Hajek is an award-winning illustrator based in Berlin. His personal work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Atlanta, and Cape Town. His commercial work includes campaigns and illustrations for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Audubon, Stern, Macy's, Ritz Carlton, Hermés, Swatch, and Bombay Sapphire. He is the author of Flower Power (by Prestel).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783791375144 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791375148 |
| Title | The Power of Architecture |
| Author | Annette Roeder |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 2022-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |