The Bank, Three architectural projects for the future
Language: German
Published by Olivetti, 1994
- Softcover
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Rare exhibition catalogue 92 pages The Bank: Three Architectural Concepts for the Future is a 1994 publication and exhibition catalog organized by Olivetti Progetti to explore how new information technologies would transform banking architecture and social spaces. The Three Architectural Concepts: The project commissioned three leading European architectural practices to design a future bank branch integrated into everyday urban and environmental life: David Chipperfield (London): Focused on a container-like perimeter structure using natural light, internal courtyards, and filtered street-level engagement, balancing a secure 24-hour public access zone with calm administrative spaces above. Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron (Basel): Proposed a radical information-skin concept where the building's facade acts as an active electronic screen, projecting real-time financial data and quotations to merge digital media directly with the physical architecture. Eduardo Souto de Moura (Oporto): Explored a contextual, minimalist integration emphasizing structural restraint and a grounded, tactile relationship with the local civic and social environment. Includes original exhibition invitation.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Bank, Three architectural projects for the future
- Author
- Carlo de Benedetti
- Publisher
- Olivetti
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- German
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 570 grams
- Dimensions
- 27 centimeters width by 27 centimeters height by 1 centimeter depth
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