Contemporary European Architects: Vol. 2 (Big Series : Architecture and Design)

Type

Book

Authors

Dirk Meyhofer

Wolfgang Amsoneit

ISBN 10

3822894559

ISBN 13

9783822894552

Tags

History, Architecture, Reference

Description

This volume features projects which have recently been completed or are still under construction. The introductory esssay describes the movements and currents identifiable in the present broad spectrum of architectural innovation. The book also features biographies of the architects with details of their careers and awards and an overview of their projects. The architects and projects presented include: Alsop & Stormer's Regional Government Headquarters in France; Paul Andreu and Jean-Marie Duthilleul's Roissy TV Station, France; Gunter Behnisch's Plenary Complex of the German Bundestag; Rem Koolhaas's Dutch House, The Netherlands; and Alvaro Siza's Galician Center for Contemporary Art in Spain. - from Amzon

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