Essays, Arguments & Interviews on Modern Architecture Kuwait

Herausgeber

ISBN 10: 3721209583 / ISBN 13: 9783721209587

Published by Niggli Verlag, 2017

Gebraucht - Sehr gut Leichte Lagerspuren -Zwischen 1949 und 1989 wurden in der Küstenstadt Kuwait bemerkenswerte Bauwerke der späten Moderne geschaffen. Der Stadtstaat am Persischen Golf wurde in diesen vier Dekaden von Grund auf umgestaltet und quasi neu konzipiert. Während in einem ersten Band 150 exemplarische Bauten ausgewählt und vorgestellt wurden, versammelt dieser zweite Band Interviews, Essays, wissenschaftliche Positionspapiere sowie Transkripte zeitgenössischer Veröffentlichungen aus diesen Jahren.Die Texte der Autoren aus dem In- und Ausland beschäftigen sich mit Fragestellungen nach Bedeutung, Funktion und Einfluss von individuellen und körperschaftlichen Protagonisten, die diesen außerordentlich dynamischen Umgestaltungsprozess beeinflussten, definierten und gestalteten. Diese werden darüber hinaus in einen weiteren regionalen und internationalen Kontext eingebettet. Die Beiträge werden durch vielfältiges Foto-, Plan- und Archivmaterial ergänzt. 248 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # INF1001399046

Synopsis:

Between 1949 and 1989, remarkable buildings of late modernity were constructed in the coastal city of Kuwait. Within these four decades, the city state on the Arabian Gulf was comprehensively restructured and practically redesigned. Following a first volume with 150 carefully selected exemplary buildings, this second volume features interviews, essays and arguments, as well as transcripts of contemporary publications of these years. The texts from local and international scholars focus on questions regarding the significance and function of the buildings along with the role of individual and corporate protagonists that influenced, defined and created this highly dynamic restructuring process. Furthermore, all aspects are integrated into a wider regional and international context. The contributions are complemented by an extensive array of photographic, layout, and archive materials.

From the Back Cover: Between 1949 and 1989, remarkable buildings of late modernity were constructed in the coastal city of Kuwait. Within these four decades, the city state on the Arabian Gulf was comprehensively restructured and practically redesigned. Following a first volume with 150 carefully selected exemplary buildings, this second volume features interviews, essays and arguments, as well as transcripts of contemporary publications of these years. The texts from local and international scholars focus on questions regarding the significance and function of the buildings along with the role of individual and corporate protagonists that influenced, defined and created this highly dynamic restructuring process. Furthermore, all aspects are integrated into a wider regional and international context. The contributions are complemented by an extensive array of photographic, layout, and archive materials.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Essays, Arguments & Interviews on Modern ...
Publisher: Niggli Verlag
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Sehr gut