On Site: New Architecture in Spain - Softcover

Terence Riley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0870704990 ISBN 13: 9780870704994

Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2006

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2006 02 Pages: 280 Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art On-Site: New Architecture in Spain highlights thirty-five projects that are On or soon will be in construction throughout Spain. presented against a backdrop of eighteen recently completed buildings. This surge of creativity stretches from the Canary Islands to the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees. and can be seen in designs ranging from a single-family house - the universal crucible for radical experimentation - to what was until recently the largest construction site in Europe. Madrid's Barajas Airport Terminals. Such diversity is also evident in those designing this new landscape. from Spanish masters Rafael Moneo. Enric Miralles. and Alberto Campo Baeza to architects from aoad. including Zaha Hadid. Toyo Ito. and Jean

About this title

Synopsis:

This is the first book to present an overview of the best Spanish architecture in the 21st century. Featuring 35 important architectural projects that will actually be in construction in 2006, the book reflects the geographic and generational diversity of the current wave of new projects and their architects, as well as a wide range of scales, from a private house to a new international airport.

About the Author:

Terence Riley is Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern Art. Among his other publications are Yoshio Taniguchi: Nine Museums and Tall Buildings.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art, New York
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0870704990
• ISBN 13: 9780870704994
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280