Mickey Muennig: Dreams and Realizations for a Living Architecture

Hess, Alan; Muennig, G.K. Mickey

ISBN 10: 1423600703 / ISBN 13: 9781423600701

Published by Gibbs Smith, 2014

NEW/NEW. 192 page, 1st printing of 1st edition with dust jacket in protective cover. Profusely illustrated. Publisher's note: Breathtaking organic structures designed by a visionary architect This is the first monograph featuring the work of architect Mickey Muennig. Muennig is an important proponent of organic architecture, creating highly individualized structures and spaces that express the dreams and needs of his clients, while complementing the natural environment. He has designed buildings, most notably in the Big Sur area of California s Central Coast, that blend with their surroundings, incorporate passive energy features, and utilize natural materials in original ways. Maintaining a daring balance between past and future, Muennig s unique work captures the iconoclastic spirit of Big Sur. Mickey Muennig studied architecture under Bruce Goff at the University of Oklahoma. Upon graduating, he worked on various architectural projects around the country until a fortuitous vacation to Big Sur on California s Central Coast in 1971 changed his life forever. He subsequently moved there, and has lived and worked in Big Sur ever since. Muennig was recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the top 100 architects in the United States in 2000 and 2002. Not an ex-library book. Please refer to photos for more information. Binding, spine and pages are tight clean and crisp. Shipping costs depending on weight and location shall need to be verified prior to final price. Thank you. Seller Inventory # A20-020

Synopsis:

This is the first monograph featuring the work of architect Mickey Muennig. Muennig is an important proponent of organic architecture, creating highly individualized structures and spaces that express the dreams and needs of his clients, while complementing the natural environment. He has designed buildings, most notably in the Big Sur area of California’s Central Coast, that blend with their surroundings, incorporate passive energy features, and utilize natural materials in original ways. Maintaining a daring balance between past and future, Muennig’s unique work captures the iconoclastic spirit of Big Sur.

Mickey Muennig studied architecture under Bruce Goff at the University of Oklahoma. Upon graduating, he worked on various architectural projects around the country until a fortuitous vacation to Big Sur on California’s Central Coast in 1971 changed his life forever. He subsequently moved there, and has lived and worked in Big Sur ever since. Muennig was recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the top 100 architects in the United States in 2000 and 2002.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mickey Muennig: Dreams and Realizations for ...
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: New
Edition: 1st Edition