Concrete

by Koren, Leonard; Hall, William

• ISBN13: 9780714863542
• ISBN10: 0714863548
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-09-03
• Publisher: Phaidon Press

Summary

Concrete presents a visual exploration of the aesthetics of concrete architecture through 180 structures from ancient Rome to the present day Includes innovative and inspirational projects from monuments and churches to stations and cultural spaces, by some of the best architects of the last 100 years Each project features a carefully selected photograph accompanied by an engaging extended caption A fresh look at this diverse material, Concrete explores the beauty and versatility of concrete and presents architecture to a wider audience

Author Biography

William Hall trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career in the office of the minimalist architect John Pawson. Formerly a Design Director at Phaidon Press, Hall now runs his own design practice in London, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, Henry Moore Institute and Tate.

Leonard Koren has written and designed a number of books including Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers. In 1976, two years after studying architecture at UCLA, he founded WET, one of the premier avant-garde publications of the 1970s. He now consults on the subject of design, aesthetics, and communications. He lives in San Francisco.