"The topic of this book, un-volumetic architecture is the search for creative alternatives to the overly volumetric shape making obsessions of international architecture today and a promising goal for the 21 st Century. " - James Wines
This book examines an important selection of the most important and experimental contemporary designs for public spaces throughout the world and offers a critical reflection of the theme of "unvolumetric architecture" proposed by the designers and theoreticians featured in the book.
The series of the selected projects moves from earthworks and environmental interventions to surface design, land marks, events, barriers, canopies and shelters, technical equipment, microarchitecture and the most traditional urban design and involves some of the most prominent international designers including Acconci studio, Shigeru Ban, Eduard Bru, Manuel de Sola Morales, Odille Decq, Diler and Scofidio, Nougichi isamo, Toyo Ito, Wes Jones, Kengo Kuma, Torres& La Pena, Mary Miss, N!Studio, NL architects, Oma, Site, Italo Rota, Sauerbruch & Hutton, Venturi Scott Brown.
The book includes an introductory essay by Denise Scott Brown as well as essays by Wes Jones, Pippo Ciorra, Kengo Kuma, A-rie Graafland, Enrico Morteo, James Wines, Bernardo Secchi and llhyun Mm.
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