The latest work by Guy Lafranchi: the topics treated being projects for Brazil, Switzerland, Egypt and Hawaii as well as a number of concept projects presented by means of drawings, paintings and models. Texts by Guy Lafranchi himself elucidate further.
Lebbeus Woods on Lafranchi: 'I regard his work as original both in substance and approach. It also makes a significant contribution towards progress in theory and design. The title 'Urban Nomad' refers to the problems of the past and globalisation, problems that many architects talk about, but that only a few, such as Lafranchi, convert into architecture of the highest standard.'
Lebbeus Woods' foreword treats Lafranchi's work in the light of the current theory debate and contemporary architectural practice.
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14S1639/38W5948 Brasil, Itacaré Local Capacity Buildings
47N08/7E15 Switzerland, Biel Territoire Imaginaire
56N03/12E42 Sweden, Helsingborg Densification
30N03/31E15 Egypt, Cairo Grand Egyptian Museum
21N21/157W56 Hawaii, Kapolei Malama Learning Center
40N43/74W0 USA, New York
49N11/0W21 Normandy Point du Hoc Atlantic Bridge