Confessions Principles Architecture Process Life

by Kaplicky, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780471495413
• ISBN10: 0471495417
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-16
• Publisher: Academy Press
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Summary

Confessions captures Jan Kaplicky 's professional views on the future of architecture and his personal observations and reflections on society, design, politics and beauty. This book is a tour de force of words and images, packed full of innovative buildings and design ideas. It provides a fascinating insight into the creative process of one of the most innovative architects working in Britain today. - Lavishly illustrated with photographs and sketches that cover a wide range of topics - Images are accompanied by stimulating and thought-provoking text. - Compelling reading for anyone working in architecture who'll find Kaplicky 's account of their profession amusing, fair, and inspiring.

Author Biography

Jan Kaplicky was a world-renowned Neofuturistic Czech architect who spent a significant part of his life in the United Kingdom. He was the leading architect behind the innovative design office, Future Systems.

Table of Contents

CONFESSIONS.

PRINCIPLES.

Freedom / Creativity / Vision / Plasticity / Beauty / Poetry / Elegance / Sensuality / Sexuality / People / Colour.

ARCHITECTURE.

New Profession / Europe / Social Factor / Culture / Politics / From Above / Distance / Evolution / Kitsch / Eco / Green Space / Structure / Material / Plant / Detail.

PROCESS.

Process / Influences / Dialogue / Anonymous Creators / Confusion / Food + Drink / Tools / Brain + Machine / Research + Testing - 1000 + 1 People / Diary / Sketch / Drawing / Photomontage / Model + Mock-Up / Design / Architecture.

LIFE.

Life / In My lifetime / Josef Kaplicky / Jirina Kaplicka / 1937 - 2001 / Today / Future / Last Word.

BIOGRAPHY.