Archi-Tectonics

by Chen, Aric; Blass, Christiane; Klein, Caroline; Bosser, Jacques; Wiethuchter, Annette

• ISBN13: 9783942597005
• ISBN10: 3942597004
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Daab Pub

Summary

European emigr s have been changing the face of modern American architecture for decades. Winka Dubbeldam surely belongs to that long list of distinguished practitioners. Working across scales from a New York skyscraper to a rural house the Dutch-born architect has established herself as one of the most provocative figures in the field by seamlessly integrating function and form, technology and comfort, city and home. Folded glass facades, intelligent building cores, and interactive environments highlight the work of her progressive, process-based studio/laboratory, Archi-Tectonics. As much resource as monograph, Archi-Tectonics index explores Dubbeldam's intense, research-laden approach to over twenty projects, including the highly acclaimed From HardWare to SoftForm exhibition, Aida Hair Salon, and Gipsy Trail Residence. Incisive essays by Detlef Mertins, Javier Barreiro Cavestany, and Michael Speaks complement lush photographs, informative diagrams, and her compelling designs.

Author Biography

Caroline Klein studied interior design in Florence, and architecture at the Technical University in Munich. She has worked as an architect for various firms, and also as an author and editor for international architectural magazines and publishing houses.