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New forms : architecture in the 1990s / Philip Jodidio

By: Jodidio, Philip.
Series: Taschen's world architecture. Publisher: Koln [Germany] : Taschen, c2001Description: 237 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.ISBN: 3822812331.Subject(s): Architecture, Modern -- 20th century | Public architectureDDC classification: 724.6
Contents:
Introduction. - Urban Strategies. - Space For Art. - Places of Gathering. - Art And Architecture. - Outlook. - Biographies. - Bibliography. - Index. - Credits.
Summary: The decade since the mid-1980s has seen an unparalleled surge in architectural creativity. Completely new design possibilities have been opened up by technological innovations such as computer-aided design, and at the same time there has been a growing cross-fertilization between architecture and art. The face of today's architecture is shaped by masters such as Frank O. Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas and Tadao Ando, to name but a few. Whether in Japan, the USA or Europe, everywhere the search is on for new forms, and the impressive results of the quest are presented to the reader. - Back cover.
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Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU
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Introduction. - Urban Strategies. - Space For Art. - Places of Gathering. - Art And Architecture. - Outlook. - Biographies. - Bibliography. - Index. - Credits.

The decade since the mid-1980s has seen an unparalleled surge in architectural creativity. Completely new design possibilities have been opened up by technological innovations such as computer-aided design, and at the same time there has been a growing cross-fertilization between architecture and art. The face of today's architecture is shaped by masters such as Frank O. Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas and Tadao Ando, to name but a few. Whether in Japan, the USA or Europe, everywhere the search is on for new forms, and the impressive results of the quest are presented to the reader. - Back cover.