Freeing Architecture by Junya Ishigami (English) Paperback Book

Description: Freeing Architecture by Junya Ishigami A unique journey through the world of one of Japans most creative architects. In his architectural works, which he compares to clouds, landscapes or forests, the Japanese architect Junya Ishigami eliminates the boundaries between exterior and interior space. He draws inspiration from nature, lending a dreamlike quality to his work. This book accompanies the architects exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour lart contemporain, which reveals, on an unprecedented scale, his latest research into freedom, fluidity and the future of architecture. This is book traces the genesis of the project, and includes photographs, drawings, models, and all the poetry of the work of Ishigami. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Junya Ishigami (b. 1974) established his own architecture practice junya. ishigami+associates (Tokyo) in 2004. Some of his large-scale projects include the Kanagawa Institute of Technology (Japan); the restoration (beginning in 2011) of Moscows Polytechnic Museum and its transformation into a garden-museum; and the design of the House of Peace for the city of Copenhagen, a massive cloud-shaped building located on an island, with a floor made of water, intended as a symbol of peace. The artist has also created numerous on-site installations, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in 2007 and at Londons Barbican Art Gallery in 2011. In 2010, Junya Ishigami received the Golden Lion at the Venice Architecture Biennale for his installation Architecture as Air: Study for Château La Coste, an exquisite life-sized maquette. In 2016, he received the BSI Swiss Architectural Award for lifetime achievement. Details ISBN2869251386 Author Junya Ishigami Publisher Fondation Cartier pour lart contemporain ISBN-10 2869251386 ISBN-13 9782869251380 Imprint Fondation Cartier pour lart contemporain Place of Publication Paris Country of Publication France Media Book Year 2018 Subtitle Freeing Architecture Pages 324 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-07-05 Illustrations Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout DEWEY 720.92 Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-05 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118843715;

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