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New Titles in Architecture & Landscape

7 April 2021

A.mag 22: Vincent Van Duysen

Isbn 9789895493807
Publisher Amag Publisher
Idea code 21162
€ 42.90

Eight years after the magazine’s first monograph dedicated to Vincent Van Duysen, this reprint edition also features the Belgian architect’s latest work. From Thailand to New York and from Belgium to Portugal, the selection of 21 projects includes both domestic and public spaces, as well as furniture, design objects, and even a yacht. Images and technical details combine to reveal the mature essence and character through which Van Duysen celebrates form, proportion, and refinement in his array of works. Essays by Marc Dubois, Manuel Aires Mateus, and José Manuel Pedreirinho add perspective on the architect’s projects and practice.

224 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 32 cm, pb, Portuguese/English

Reinier de Graaf - The Masterplan

Isbn 9789077966914
Publisher Archis
Idea code 21094
€ 19.90

When asked to design the capital of a young African republic, Rodrigo Tomás sees the opportunity of a lifetime. Eager to outshine his famous father he accepts, but he soon discovers that not all is what it seems… Chronicling the trajectory of an architect craving recognition, 'The Masterplan' delivers a fictional reconstruction of an architectural dream blown to dust by bigger forces. A personal story comes to reveal a larger story – of an emerging nation’s struggle with colonial residue, the growing Chinese influence in Africa and the fraught workings of a global real estate market.

328 p, no ills, 13 x 20 cm, pb, English

Archives 7: Francisco Mangado

Isbn 9788412162523
Publisher C2C Editorial
Idea code 21120
€ 24.50

Francisco Mangado is a well-known architect, some of his buildings have been widely published. His awards are many and he has been a professor at numerous universities. Always seen partially, it is necessary to complete the enormous puzzle that appears when bringing together his forgotten works, his numerous competitions, his teaching and research activity, and of course everything done under the umbrella of his foundation.

ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, Spanish/English

AV Monographs 230: Ensamble Studio. Structures And Experiences

Isbn 9788409274093
Publisher Avisa
Idea code 21078
€ 34.10

Led by Antón García-Abril and Débora Mesa, Ensamble Studio works across several disciplines to arrive at the most innovative approaches, focusing – as they themselves explain – on processes rather than on results, and always from an experimental perspective. Balancing imagination and reality, art and science, their work tests new types, technologies, and methods to address issues as diverse as the shaping of landscape with structures or the systems of prefabrication for buildings. The selection of twenty of their most representative works includes the SGAE Headquarters in Santiago de Compostela, the Cyclopean House in Brookline, and Desert Rocks in Saudi Arabia.

112 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 30 cm, pb, Spanish/English

AV Monographs 231: OMA 2015-2020

Isbn 9788409280421
Publisher Avisa
Idea code 21133
€ 34.10

'AV Monographs 231: OMA’ presents a selection of eighteen works – from the Qatar National Library to the Axel Springer Campus, via the Timmerhuis, the BLOX / DAC, Rijnstraat 8, or MEETT, among others – designed and built by OMA during the period between the financial crisis of 2008 and the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in 2020. Projects that address the political, economic, and social transformations shaping the contemporary city. These were times of change at the office itself, after establishing an organizational model based on a more collective and diverse notion of the architectural profession.

120 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 30 cm, pb, Spanish/English

Berlin Maps

Isbn 9783944074368
Publisher Ruby Press
Idea code 21155
€ 28.50

Over the past century, Berlin has undergone countless transformations. Rapid growth, destruction, survival, and finally a halting revival as a twin city reunited once more. This last phase has been characterised by stagnation and even shrinkage, which in turn strengthened Berlin’s unusual configuration as a polycentric settlement with no clear core. This atlas of the special, strange, or undiscovered phenomena of the German capital is structured in eighteen chapters and offers a fascinating insider’s look at its architectural geography, urban history, political upheavals, scenic spaces, curiosities, and more. Newly drawn maps and detailed illustrations reveal Berlin as never before seen.

96 p, ills bw, 18 x 31 cm, pb, German/English

Green Visions: Greenspace Planning And Design In Nordic Cities

Isbn 9789189270077
Publisher Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing
Idea code 21100
€ 38.50

Nordic cities are renowned for promoting accessibility to greenspace, both in terms of preserving natural landscapes and establishing green public space in highly developed urban areas. Yet multiple pressures threaten access to such spaces, from policies that are further commodifying land to intra-urban spatial disparities due to ethnic or economic segregation. ‘Green Visions’ explores and evaluates the historical pathways, contemporary development, and future outlook for the planning, design, and policymaking of green and recreational cities in Nordic regions. While navigating today’s urban challenges and preparing for uncertain futures, it offers a vision for sustainable planning and design.

240 p, ills colour & bw, 20 x 30 cm, pb, English

A+U 604 21:01 Bicycle Urbanism - Re-Mobility And Transforming Cities San Francisco, New York, Zurich, Tokyo

Isbn 9784900212596
Publisher Shinkenchiku-sha
Idea code 21110
€ 23.90

This issue focuses on bicycles. Bicycles are truly representative of small mobility as a means of transportation and are deeply rooted in people’s lives around the world. Yet cycling has not been incorporated into city planning, and its potential has never been fully realized. Guest editor Manabu Chiba reflects on how a bicycle “niche” opens up an opportunity to reinterpret the traditional urban structure. Offices from San Francisco, New York, Zurich, and Tokyo each propose the concept of “bicycle urbanism” in their city, a new approach to planning and mobility in the future. Records of cities where such progress have already been made, such as Copenhagen, are featured at the beginning of this issue.

200 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 29 cm, pb, Japanese/English

Variations Of Identity - The Type In Architecture

Isbn 9782491039042
Publisher Cosa Mentale
Idea code 21150
€ 32.50

Discover the lessons of Spanish architect and professor Carlos Martí Arís (1948–2020) in a translation of his book about the La Tendenza movement. Considered essential for today’s architectural culture, Arís presents an architectural theory in which the idea of type is not conceived as a mechanism of reproduction but rather, as a structure of form capable of multiple developments. The editorial project bringing Arís' thoughts to the English speaking world includes an introduction written by Rafael Moneo, whose lucid look at the past and present will underline the timeless message of a work originally published in 1993.

272 p, ills bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English

Floodscapes - Contemporary Landscape Strategies In Times Of Climate Change

Isbn 9789462085251
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 21136
€ 41.75

'Floodscapes' tells the multifaceted story of humankind’s relationship with flooding, oscillating between fight and symbiosis. Modern water engineering has turned plains and valleys into fully inhabitable environments. At the same time, they have become rigid and highly vulnerable to climate change. In ground-breaking efforts to prevent future floods, countries are rediscovering adaptation strategies: making room for flooding, redistributing risks and reconsidering the use and legal status of floodplains.

270 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, hb, English

Victor Bourgeois - Modernity, Tradition & Neutrality

Isbn 9789462084605
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 21123
€ 72.95

Victor Bourgeois (1897–1962) was the leading pioneer of the international Moderne Beweging (modernist movement) in Belgium. He was invited to design a house for the famous Weissenhofsiedlung in Stuttgart in 1927, and between 1928 and 1930 he played an important role in the CIAM (Congrès Internationaux d’Architecture Moderne), the most influential platform for modern architecture and urban design of the twentieth century. This book is the first study of Bourgeois’ built and textual oeuvre. Despite the refinement of his designs and acuteness of his theoretical insights, he was unjustly forgotten as an architect and urban designer.

469 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 28 cm, hb, English

Terrestrial Tales 100+ Takes on Earth

Isbn 9783944074306
Publisher Ruby Press
Idea code 21151
€ 16.15

A collection of representations of the globe over the last 2,000 years, the book ‘Terrestrial Tales’ serves to not only open up a discourse on how we see the world but also show how our world is constructed as a compendium of divergent or competing narratives that shape and confirm our view of it – and with that, our own self-image. Each of the illustrations is supplemented with a short description. Taken together, they juxtapose the everyday with the exotic, and the scientific with the artistic, resulting in a highly diverse historical cross-section of human imagination, insight, and progress. An essay by authors Marc Angélil and Cary Siress complements and contextualises the collection.

256 p, ills colour & bw, 11 x 18 cm, pb, English

LB 02 Nicholas Burns - Chapel And Meditation Room

Isbn 9789895493852
Publisher AMAG Publisher
Idea code 21169
€ 32.25

The second book in the ‘A.MAG Long Collection’ reveals a very special project in a highly sensitive way. Australian architect Nicholas Burns designed a chapel and meditation room for a private client that stands on a hillside of an estate in northern Portugal, overlooking denser urbanisation and green hills. The snaking granite path leading to the chapel awakens all of the senses – of time, the seasons, and place. The building’s sinuous, naked concrete form sits between giant boulders and trees; a gilded wooden altar is dramatically illuminated within. According to Burns, these are the elemental things that are important in order for people to feel naturally deeper within themselves.

64 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 29 cm, pb, English

MAHK The Architecture Of Byoung Soo Cho

Isbn 9788792700322
Publisher The Architectural Publisher B
Idea code 21126
€ 65.00

Based in Seoul, architect Byoungsoo Cho is known for his application of South Korea’s technological innovation in architecture. His experimentations include the use of negative space and combining contrasting materials. From the 1980s until the present, his work reflects the perspective of an architect who combines the ancient traditions of Korean architecture with Western inspiration. Through Cho’s writings and interviews with him, this monograph gives the architect an opportunity to expand his views on Korean materiality and spatial concepts, and especially on the concept of ‘mahk’, the Korean word for imperfection. It also includes an essay by critic Kenneth Frampton.

400 p, ills colour, 23 x 33 cm, hb, English

Dot Architects | Cut Trees On The Mountain, Make A Boat, Float It On The Sea

Isbn 9784864800488
Publisher Lixil
Idea code 20569
€ 22.65

Authored by Toshikatsu Ienari, co-founder of Osaka-based dot architects, this multi-chapter volume consists of texts derived from his personal experiences. Among these are Ienari’s hometown of Rokko, the Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995), and events in the Kitakagaya area of Osaka, where he once lived in an apartment building. The book gives insight into the approach of dot architects, which is perceived as dynamic and sometimes with an anarchistic attitude. The studio goes beyond general architectural design by intervening in construction, developing a wide range of activities such as event planning, participation in art projects, performances, and managing cultural spaces.

120 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, Japanese/English

Place-Making At The Madeleine - H2o Architectes

Isbn 9782956781561
Publisher Building Books
Idea code 21116
€ 20.45

This is the first book of a monographic collection on the projects of h2o architectes. It showcases the construction of a residential building in Paris that features ashlar masonry facades. Requiring neither firing nor the addition of other products, stone material allows a 60% reduction in carbon emissions during the construction phase, in comparison to concrete, and a 35% reduction over a period of 50 years. The architects successfully demonstrate how load-bearing stone represents an economical alternative and lends a higher-quality standard of finish.

88 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, French/English

Kunstmuseum Den Haag - A Museum Of Dreams (Eng. Version)

Isbn 9789462086272
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 21156
€ 27.20

Long before museum architecture became a popular tourist attraction, architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage and museum director Hendrik Enno van Gelder dreamed of an iconic museum building, a building in which visitors would feel at home and art would flourish in an ultimate setting. In 1935, their dream came true with the opening of a new museum for modern and applied art in The Hague. Although Berlage died in 1934 and thus did not live to see the museum completed, he and Van Gelder set an example for many later creations. This richly illustrated book takes the original ideas of both the architect and the director as its starting point and shows how their ideas continue to contribute to the experience of Kunstmuseum Den Haag to this day.

176 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 29 cm, hb, English

The Fountains Of Za'atari - Inhabiting Without Belonging | Za'atari City Guide

Isbn 9788822905840
Publisher Quodlibet
Idea code 21108
€ 48.40

The private exhibition space Collezione Maramotti in Italy presented in 2019 ‘The Fountains of Za’atari’, a multidimensional project from artist Margherita Moscardini, based on her research into refugee camps as urban spaces that are destined to last due to ongoing conflict. Her two-volume book by the same name aims to establish a system through which local governments and civic institutions can buy life-size sculptures reproducing 61 different fountains in courtyards at Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, for display in different public spaces in Europe. Royalties will be paid to the original designer, thereby creating a virtuous system that supports the camp’s economy.

410 p, ills bw, 16 x 22 cm, hb, English

Oase 108: Reception Histories In Architecture

Isbn 9789462086173
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 21164
€ 22.95

The history of architecture can not only be read as an accumulation of buildings and designs, but also as a pendulum movement between the appreciation and the rejection of projects, oeuvres, and positions, driven by varying arguments. In addition to conventional general publications, reviews in professional journals and criticism in magazines, other media increasingly play a part. Oeuvres and projects are subject to trends, to waves of appreciation by audiences and critics. This issue of OASE investigates how changing appreciations can act as productive misunderstandings and as levers that can take architecture criticism a step forward.

128 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, Dutch/English

Ja 118: Place + Urbanism City - Designed By Crisis

Isbn 9784786903199
Publisher Shinkenchiku-sha
Idea code 21161
€ 27.65

The second instalment of the Place + Urbanism series considers the crisis in the city, looking back on how 17 cities faced different crises since 1755. A short history of each crisis, with detailed maps and illustrations of the solutions, show how each place made profound changes, hoping to shape a safer future. For example, Lisbon, Tokyo, and New Orleans reconfigured its architecture and city planning in the wake of natural disasters (fire, flooding, or earthquake). Financial hardship led to creating more economic opportunities and safer transport to jobs in Medellín from its slums, while Berlin regained its centre after the Berlin Wall tumbled down.

184 p, ills colour & bw, 22 x 30 cm, pb, Japanese/English

Harvard Design Magazine 48: America

Isbn 9781934510780
Publisher Harvard University
Idea code 21182
€ 17.65

This issue of ‘Harvard Design Magazine’ takes as its theme the slippery and ambiguous figure of “America”, seen through the lens of the built and unbuilt environment. Americanisation, once bent on pressing capitalist values on emerging economies everywhere, is now in retreat, eclipsed by more urgent domestic concerns of pandemic, racial injustice, and radicalisation. The issue features a new design and art direction by Alexis Mark and invites urban planners, (landscape) architects, artists, historians, theorists, and more to reflect on the nation’s past and present, and to imagine sustainable futures. With contributions by Zoë Ryan, Mark Lee, Ana María León, and many more.

218 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 30 cm, pb, English

Spacematrix Revised Edition

Isbn 9789462085381
Publisher Nai010 Publishers
Idea code 21135
€ 42.95

'Spacematrix' explores the potential of urban density as a tool for urban planning and design. The authors’ fascination with density is driven by the desire to understand the relational logic between density, urban form and performance. This is a prerequisite for understanding and successfully predicting the effects of specific designs and planning proposals. The focus of attention is the relationship between types of urban environment and data such as amount, size and physical properties.

286 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, hb, English

Arquitectura Viva 232: Steven Holl

Isbn 02141256
Publisher Avisa
Idea code 21132
€ 18.20

The first thoughts of Steven Holl are always captured in thick paper notebooks with thick brushstrokes in watercolour; deft essays on forms and spaces in which colour and light are never merely incidental concerns. In this liquid manner Holl has created a global oeuvre centered on buildings of civic importance, where a determination to pay close attention to how buildings are perceived comes to the fore, as in the three works featured in this issue, all of them in the United States: a library in New York, the additions to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.

80 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 30 cm, pb, Spanish/English

Arquitectura Viva 231: Rafael Moneo

Isbn 02141256
Publisher Avisa
Idea code 21079
€ 18.20

If the work of Rafael Moneo had to be tied to a single word, it would be ‘context.’ In both senses: attention to context as material capacity to intervene, with sensitivity, in different places and landscapes; and attention to context as spiritual capacity to echo the culture of every location. This is demonstrated in the two projects presented in the new issue of 'Arquitectura Viva', each one linked to the concept of ‘cultural landscape’ and commented on, with his usual pedagogy, by the author himself: the Descendientes de J. Palacios winery in Corullón and the building at Schinkelplatz in Berlin.

80 p, ills colour & bw, 24 x 30 cm, pb, Spanish/English


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