Ephemeral Architecture : Projects and Installations in the Public Space

ISBN 10: 8417412220 / ISBN 13: 9788417412227

Published by Promopress, 2019

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pp. 320. Seller Inventory # 370785238

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ephemeral Architecture : Projects and ...

Publisher: Promopress

Publication Date: 2019

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

The term ephemeral is faithfully illustrative of our times. However, constructions with a limited lifespan have been a constant in the history of architecture. Research of materials and, above all, the evolution of design; have made this discipline an essential area of study for scholars and authorities alike. Ephemeral Architecture offers a wide and also rigorous selection of the best contemporary projects by some of the most daring and innovative architecture studios. The spectacular projects contained in these pages are profusely illustrated and thoroughly documented with drafts, scale and layout drawings, illustrations, renderings and photographs. The book is divided into content blocks that will allow the reader to enjoy the most innovative interventions, be they pavilions, art installations, interactive constructions, stands and finally, award-winning projects within the field of temporary architecture. The projects include Anna Prats, Joan Valls (ES); Anupama Kundoo Architects, Iaac (IN/ES); Atelier Zündel Cristea (FR); Ball-Nogues Studio (USA/CA); Barkow Leibinger Architects (DE); Benedetta Tagiabue + Embt, Àlex Ollé + Institut Del Teatre (ES); Brut Deluxe (ES); Bureau A (CH); Coda-Office (ES); Dondecabentres (ES); Dus Architects (NL); Eth Zurich, Urban-Think Tank, Esarq / Uic (CH/ES); Grafton Architects, Elisava / Upf (UK/ES); Heri&Salli (AT); Hollwich Kushner (US/NY); J. Mayer H. Und Partner Architekten (DE); Jakob + Macfarlane (FR); Jakob + Macfarlane (FR); Likearchitects (PT); Marina Fernández Ramos, Asociación Cultural Y Juvenil La Chorrera (ES); Odile Decq, - Recetas Colectivas (FR/ES); Studio Myerscough (UK); Studio Myerscough (UK); Urbanus, La Salle / Url (CN/ES); Variable Projects (US/CA); Xevi Bayona (ES); Yael Reisner, Peter Cook, Straddle 3 (IS/UK/ES).

About the Author:

Àlex Sánchez Vidiella obtained a Masters degree in Art History, specializing in contemporary art and entertainment (cinema) from the University of Barcelona. He has taught art history, and has worked as a guide for various museums in Barcelona and as an amateur cinema director. He is the author of more than 50 titles published by various publishers specialized in architecture, interior design, art and education, among them didactic and scientific encyclopedias and atlas.