Arcadian Architecture: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson-12 Houses
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (725 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847826961 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 426 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Robert E. Moore said A book of equal quality to the firm's body of work.. I won't bore you with what an excellent firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson is, their "A book of equal quality to the firm's body of work." according to Robert E. Moore. I won't bore you with what an excellent firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson is, their 250 architectural design awards are evidence of the quality of the body of their work. I instead would like to review the quality of this publication. In over thirty years of architectural practice and school I don't know if I have seen a better constructed book. The contributions by Pete. 50 architectural design awards are evidence of the quality of the body of their work. I instead would like to review the quality of this publication. In over thirty years of architectural practice and school I don't know if I have seen a better constructed book. The contributions by Pete. Fantastic conception, poor execution M. Darby The content of this book is wonderful and BCJ are to be commended for their work.The actual book, however, is VERY poorly put together. The binding on every volume I've purchased has started to disintegrate from the moment I've opened the cover. I've purchased and returned several copies because of this (ultimately having to return the book entirely).For this reason. Commercial binding? Carolina Wren Beautiful work, beautifully presented. The binding, however, is hopeless. Particularly surprising coming from a publisher like Rizzoli. If you're looking for a loose portfolio of some of the best architectural design of today in a heavy cardboard box without dust jacket this is highly recommended. The work deserves better.
The architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson believes that “the sensuality of place, the emotive qualities of materials, and the ability to give pleasure and insight, to comfort and to transport can produce humane and spirited architecture.” Whether designing corporate headquarters for Pixar Animation Studios, the Software Engineering Institute for Carnegie Mellon University, the new Apple Stores in New York, Chicago, and Tokyo, or the twelve wooded retreats shown in this book, the firm’s architecture is alive to the subtleties of place, man-made or natural, and to the rich possibilities of materials and the means of construction. One of the highlights of this book is that it publishes, for the first time, the extraordinary, huge, extremely private and secluded, residential complex in Washington State that was built for Bill and Melinda Gates. Each house is presented on at least thirty pages, and is depicted by sumptuous new color photography, richly detailed conceptual sketches, presentation drawings, and construction documents.. The houses in Arcadian Architecture are exquisitely crafted of wood and stone and other natural materials, and are all sited within beautiful wooded, mountainous, or lakeside locales, from New Yor
Thomas Fisher is Dean of the College of Architecture at University of Minnesota, and former editor of Progressive Architecture magazine. Peter Bohlin is principal in the firm of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. James Cutler, formerly with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, now practices architecture in Washington State. . Oscar Riera Ojeda is the author of Th
"This dazzling volume on 12 houses by a Pennsylvania based architectural firm with a Seattle office." -- Nov06 SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER"If there's an architect or home lover on your holiday shopping list, here's the perfect coffee-table book." -- Nov06 HOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE