Architect: The Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316505056 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is the author of David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler and Living Jewels: Masterpieces from Nature; and a forthcoming book on jewelry and modernism. She was previously Senior Editor, Director of Design & Style Books at Abrams. at Yale University. Peltason has lectured on jewelry at museums such as LACMA and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and for Christie's and Sotheby's. Ms. Ong Yan taught at Parsons School of Design, SUNY Buffalo, and Yale University, among others. She runs Bespoke Books, an editorial studio specializing in books on the cultural arts. Pei, and is the author of a forthcoming book
Organized in reverse chronological order by laureate each chapter features four to six of the architect's major works, including museums, libraries, hotels, places of worship, and more. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and their own words their awe-inspiring achievements. The text, culled from notebooks, interviews, articles, and speeches illuminates the architects' influences and inspirations, personal philosophy, and aspirations for his own work and the future of architecture. The book includes More than 1000 stunning photographs, blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings.Architect offers an unprecedented view into the minds of some of the most creative thinkers, dreamers, and builders of the last three decades and reveals that buildings are political, emotional, and spiritual.. In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects-Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection.The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigiou
at Yale University. Ong Yan received her Ph.D. She runs Bespoke Books, an editorial studio specializing in books on the cultural arts. Previously, Dr. Ong Yan taught at Parsons School of Design, SUNY Buffalo, and Yale University, among others. She was previously Senior Editor, Director of Design & Style Books at Abrams. Ruth Peltason is an editor, author, and lecturer. She lives in New York City.Grace Ong Yan is an architectural historian and architect who is currently teachi