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SOM journal 3 - Softcover

 
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Synopsis

SOM journal 3 is the third issue in a continuing series presenting recent work by one of the world's largest and most influential design firms, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, in the context of a critical discussion among some of the profession's leading thinkers. Commentaries by artist Candida Höfer, architect Lisa Hutton, engineer Jane Wernick, and critics Diane Ghirado and Wilfried Wang give a frank review of the firm's current work. The volume includes excerpts from the oral history of Gordon Bunshaft, who led the firm from the 1950ies through the 1980ies. List of projects discussed: 7 WTC, Bank of Kuwait, Cantilevered Green Glass Tube, Delbarton School, European Central Bank Competition, Lever House Exterior Skin Replacement, Milliken Carpet Collaboration, Memorial Sloane Kettering, Qatar Science Center, U.S. Census Bureau

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About the Author

Diane Ghirardo is a professor of architecture at the University of Southern California. She is also the author of several books and essays on architectural history and theory.

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