John Portman

Riani, Paolo

ISBN 10: 1558350292 / ISBN 13: 9781558350298

Published by Aia Pr, 1991

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # L14D-02998

Synopsis:

Portman (b.1924) is one of the most important architects of recent years and one of the significant voices in international late modern design (his lavish Hyatts revived the 19th-century tradition of the grand hotel). This oversize (10x14"), bilingual (English/Italian) volume describes and illustrates 26 of Portman's projects, including the architect's furniture, sculpture, and paintings, as well as his buildings. Includes 306 photographs (255 in color), floor plans, sections, renderships, chronology, and an interview with Postman. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

From the Inside Flap: John Portman is an architect and artist whose influence has reshaped the skyline of cities internationally, particularly that of his hometown, Atlanta. His architectural firm was established in 1953, and the 800-room Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, which opened in 1967, introduced the world's first modern atrium hotel, a model which radically changed the industry. In the 1980s, Portman began painting and creating sculptures that are on view in his buildings and homes. In October 2009, an exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta will feature Portman's fine art as well as projects from throughout his career.

John Portman: Art and Architecture, including an essay by eminent architecture critic Paul Goldberger, will consider selected architectural and development projects, from early works in the 1950s and 1960s, including the Peachtree Center complex, to landmark hotels throughout the world, to vast mixed-use developments that sparked the rejuvenation of major cities (Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, Shanghai Centre in Shanghai, and Marina Square in Singapore), to exciting recent buildings in Korea and China.

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Portman
Publisher: Aia Pr
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included