Future Systems: 0000 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714844691 ISBN 13: 9780714844695

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2005

Synopsis

HardCover. Pub Date :2006-11-07 Pages: 240 Language: English Publisher: Phaidon Press Future Systems is an architectural and design practice. established in 1979. who have surprised the architectural world with their daring forms and inventive design philosophy that merges modern ideas with natural shapes and technological innovations from other fields. After establishing themselves with creative projects and architectural competitions (2nd Place. International Competition. Bibliotheque de France. Paris. 1989) they soon obtained wider recognition with the Lords Cricket Ground Media Centre (1994) . They went on to gain other important commissions from fashion names like Comme des Garcons (1998) and Marni (1999) and today are celebrated for their new flagship store for Selfridges in Birmingham (2003) (featured on more than fifteen magazine covers). This book presents a selecti...

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Review:

"...Attractive book... Inspirational images..."―Building Design

"...Beautifully illustrated explores their impressive achievements - from concepts and influences to design philosophy and displays of their extensive work."―Worth Global Style Network

"Fascinating... The book is undoubtedly beautiful."―FX

"...Packed with innovation, this book is an impressive read."―ID

"This impressive-looking book [...] charts the equally impressive rise of Future Systems."―Creative Review

"Fascinating and attractive... Marvel at their off-the-wall creations."―Grand Designs

"There is no doubt that Future Systems is hot... While it may be of the moment, this thorough book shows that the firm has paid its dues."―Azure

Synopsis:

Future Systems is an architectural and design practice, established in 1979, who have surprised the architectural world with their daring forms and inventive design philosophy that merges modern ideas with natural shapes and technological innovations from other fields. After establishing themselves with creative projects and architectural competitions (2nd Place, International Competition, Bibliotheque de France, Paris, 1989) they soon obtained wider recognition with the Lord's Cricket Ground Media Centre (1994). They went on to gain other important commissions from fashion names like Comme des Garcons (1998) and Marni (1999) and today are celebrated for their new flagship store for Selfridges in Birmingham (2003) (featured on more than fifteen magazine covers). This book presents a selection of work from the last twenty-five years, some previously unpublished. It celebrates the finished accomplishments for which Future Systems are recognized today, as well as looking at more recent proposals and concepts that continue their forward-looking philosophy, such as the Maserati Museum, Modena (2004).

Organized according to themes such as objects, houses, shopping and landmarks, this innovative format will also present well-known works in a new light, permitting a fresh appreciation of Future Systems' oeuvre today, at their highest point of public acclaim.

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0714844691
• ISBN 13: 9780714844695
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Scaro Diego