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Vostell / Higgins - Fantastic ArchitecturePrimary Information 2015 ISBN 9780990689607 Acqn 25686Hb 15x21cm 192pp 150ills £21.95

Compiled by Fluxus artists Wolf Vostell and Dick Higgins, and first published by Higgins'legendary Something Else Press in 1970, Fantastic Architecture anticipated the critiqueslaunched by a new generation of visionary architects in the 1970s. In his introduction, Higginsargued that "architects … have only just begun to escape from the drawing board mentality," andarticulated the need for "creating space, which may or may not be functional, but which is at least relevant to the sensory environment in which we live. The economics of building has led to anaridity in our experience which is not consistent with the richness of our time." Against this,Higgins and Vostell advocate the approach of polymath artists such as Kurt Schwitters, RaoulHausmann, Erich Buchholz, John Cage and Buckminster Fuller. From their contemporaries andfriends, artists such as Carolee Schneemann, Ben Vautier, Richard Hamilton, Douglas Huebler,Lawrence Weiner, Dennis Oppenheim, Jan Dibbets, Jean Tinguely, Robert Filliou, Daniel Spoerri,Geoff and Bici Hendricks, Philip Corner, Joseph Beuys, Ay-o, Claes Oldenburg and others alsomade contributions, which range from the visionary to the absurd to the political, from theepistolary to the outright manifesto. Joseph Beuys submitted a recommendation to raise the

height of the Berlin Wall; Claes Oldenburg's proposals included a colossal replacement for theWashington Obelisk and a monument for war heroes. Vostell and Higgins considered it theartist's responsibility to research and revolutionize structures in space, recognizing that artistscould reconceive buildings without the bureaucracy of government and urban planning. Themissives and artworks made for this book show how much visionary architecture was intertwinedwith all facets of culture and critique. Fantastic Architecture is a prime example of a 1960s Fluxusartist's book and of imaginative cross-media thinking.


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MVRDV Buildings - Updated Editionnai010 publishers 2015 ISBN 9789462082427 Acqn 25349Hb 24x30cm 432pp 340ills 300col £61.50

In cooperation with Ilka and Andreas Ruby, MVRDV assembled a redefined architecturemonograph about its realized work, featuring testimonies, journalistic articles, unpublishedimages and accessible drawings. The architects of MVRDV are famous for their visionaryresearch and thought provoking projects such as Pig City and Grand Paris. In 20 years ofpractice the office also realized a big portfolio of buildings and urban plans, including Villa VPRO,Balancing Barn and Mirador Madrid.


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a+t 45 Solid - Harvard Symposia On Architecture: Design Techniquesa+t Ediciones 2015 ISBN 9788460692386 Acqn 25602Pb 24x32cm 160pp 100ills 75col £23.95

The first volume in a series published in partnership with the Harvard GSD Department of Architecture, “Design Techniques” features a selection of shared knowledge from the academicyear 2014–2015 on current techniques in architectural design. Faculty, critics and theorists, andstudents discuss different approaches, contributing not only working practices and opportunities

encountered in the field of design, but also personal experiences and insight.


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Jonas Lindvall - Architecture And Form Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing 2015 ISBN 9789187543081 Acqn 25684Hb 30x21cm 240pp 250ills 200col £31.95

Though ostensibly the works of Jonas Lindvall may fit into the Nordic tradition, his rejection of anyparticular style or trend sets him apart from his contemporaries. Unlike the wider Swedish designscene which largely revolves around Stockholm, Lindvall chooses to continue his work fromMalmö, his hometown, and spans the disciplines of architecture and furniture design. Among hismost iconic designs to date are his Oak and Papa chairs for Skandiform – simple, beautifulconcepts with a nod to the Scandinavian modern style. In addition to design and residential

projects, Lindvall also takes on commercial architecture and interior design – from offices to retailschemes – with memorable results. His interior design for the Japanese restaurant Izakaya Koiwon the Golden Chair Award in 2004. This monograph invites readers to explore his impressiveback catalogue and sneak a peek at projects in the pipeline.


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Infratecture - Infrastructure by Designnai010 publishers 2015 ISBN 9789462082403 Acqn 25347Pb 21x27cm 224pp 150col ills £26.50

The infrastructure of a city forms a tangle of streets, tunnels, routes and lines. But infrastructurecan be much more than merely a functional necessity. 'Infratecture' represents the actualintegrated design and construction of infrastructure, with the aim of creating added sociological,cultural, ecological and economic value, in addition to being a functional solution for traffic flows.'Infratecture' shows how with the right mind set, genuine cooperation and sophisticated design,

infrastructure can form a significant part of our everyday environment. This is depicted from 15different perspectives, featuring 30 examples of international best practices.


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David Chipperfield Architects – Essentials Avisa 2015 ISBN 9788460821694 Acqn 25645Hb 21x27cm 238pp 230ills 210col £30

With a selection of thirty works and projects that go from the Toyota Auto in Kyoto (1990) to thenew Valentino flagship store in New York (2014), this monographic publication takes stock ofthirty years in the career of the British architect David Chipperfield, from his beginnings inLondon’s alternative currents up to the situation of the studio today, which has offices in London,Berlin, Milan, and Shanghai, and has become a reference worldwide. With introductions by DavidChipperfield and Luis Fernández-Galiano, the book covers the architect’s career through essaysby Fulvio Irace and Rik Nys.


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Science Of The Secondary 4 – Window Atelier Hoko 2015 ISBN 9789810961824 Acqn 25648Pb 18x25cm 62pp 60col ills £14.75

For the first instalment of a building-centric research initiative under the Science of the Secondaryseries, the common Door, Window and Pipe were chosen as starting points towards an inquiry

into the openings of a dwelling. Drawing from the findings of this study, Atelier HOKO developedanother mad afternoon at home; an activity piece that contains sixty instructional postcards to beperformed by individuals in the comfort of their own home. Using the familiarity of everydayactions and materials to investigate and experience the different openings, this project attemptsto draw a closer and more intimate relationship between people and buildings. The three issuesare also sold individually.


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Science Of The Secondary 5 – Door Atelier Hoko 2015 ISBN 9789810961831 Acqn 25649Pb 18x25cm 58pp 60col ills £14.75




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Science Of The Secondary 6 – Pipe Atelier Hoko 2015 ISBN 9789810961848 Acqn 25650Pb 18x25cm 46pp 44ills 35col £14.75




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Allan Sekula - Facing The MusicEast Of Borneo Books 2015 ISBN 9780692312445 Acqn 24601Hb 27x26cm 204pp 150ills 75col £42.95

Allan Sekula (1951–2013), photographer, artist, filmmaker, scholar, teacher and activist, devotedmuch of his life to the theory and practice of social documentary. This posthumous volumepresents a collaborative exploration he initiated to examine downtown Los Angeles as itsredevelopment peaked with the construction of Frank Gehry's cultural icon. Designed as anexploration of the impact of Gehry's building, the book challenges civic complacency by engaginga vital counter-tradition of social documentary investigation. Including a previously unpublished

essay by Sekula on the challenges of representing the city, an interview with him about the 2005exhibition Facing the Music which he curated for the gallery at REDCAT, and an overview of thebuilding's history and the continuing urban transformations it has catalysed, this publication is aunique record of social and artistic engagement in a metropolis often thought to inhibit suchefforts.


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Monu 23 - Participatory UrbanismBoard Publishers 2015 no ISBN Acqn 25701Pb 20x27cm 128pp 55ills 15col £13.50

In order to avoid participation in architecture and urban design becoming merely a politicallyrequired token of democratic involvement, architects, planners, and designers need to committhemselves and relinquish control, claims Jeremy Till in this issue’s opening interview. With this

theme, the goal is to uncover and reassess to what extent individual citizens actually can andshould become proactive in the shaping and development of cities and neighbourhoods. Withcontributions from Damon Rich, Serafina Amoroso, Marina Abramović, Cathy Smith, StefanGruber, and more, it touches upon everything from DIY urbanism to consumerism and micro-strategies.


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Arquitectura Viva 178 - Energy Matters. Building, Thermodynamics, Climate Avisa 2015 no ISBN Acqn 25704Pb 24x30cm 96pp 100ills 75col £15.25

Featuring: Luis Fernandez-Galiano, SebastienMarot, Eduardo Prieto, William W. Braham,Basquiat’s Pop Primitivism, Banksy’s Dismaland.


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Av 180 - Lina Bo Bardi Avisa 2015 ISBN 25705Pb 24x30cm 128pp 230ills 200col £31.50

The centenary of Lina Bo Bardi, born in Rome in 1914, has rekindled the fervour for her life andoeuvre. For many years, her role in 20th century architecture remained undervalued, but recentrecognition of her strong multicultural character and new interest in Brazil as an emerginggeopolitical powerhouse have combined to once more bring her work into the spotlight. Educatedin Italy, she moved to Brazil after World War II following a yearn to humanise architecture,building for peoples’ everyday needs. This edition of the magazine closely examines her intenseprofessional activity and lasting legacy through four critical essays and profiles of 20 exemplaryprojects.


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GA Houses Special 03 - Masterpieces 2001-2015 A.D.A.Edita Tokyo Co. Ltd. 2015 ISBN 9784871403559 Acqn 25745Pb 23x30cm 296pp 156col ills £30

Featuring: Glenn Murcutt, Georg Driendl, Osamu Ishiyama, Jun Aoki, Masaki Endoh + MasahiroIkeda, Sean Godsell, Akira Yoneda + Masahiro Ikeda, Ryoji Suzuki, Peter Stutchbury, Kei'ichi Irie+ Masahiro Ikeda, Steven Ehrlich, Kazuyo Sejima, Katsufumi Kubota, Will Bruder, Steven Holl,

Alberto Kalach, Hiroyuki Arima, Steven Holl, Ávaro Siza, Blank Studio, Ryue Nishizawa, Sou

Fujimoto, Hiroshi Sambuichi, Kengo Kuma, Will Bruder, Terunobu Fujimori + Keiichi Kawakami, Antón García-Abril, Tadao Ando, Sou Fujimoto.


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GA Document 134 - Gehry, Sanaa, Mad Architects, Ando, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Holl A.D.A.Edita Tokyo Co. Ltd. 2015 ISBN 9784871402941 Acqn 25746Pb 30x26cm 148pp 92col ills £25

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