9780714868813

Brick

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780714868813

Hardcover|9780714868813


Overview

Brickis a fresh, insightful and surprising look at one of the world's most familiar and popular building materials. From the strange remains of the Ziggurat of Ur dating from 2100 BC, to formidable mills of the industrial revolution, the humble brick has been an architectural staple for centuries.

The world's best architects have explored the qualities of brickwork. Alvar Aalto, Antoni Gaudi, Jørn Utzon, Frank Gehry, and Mies van der Rohe all built with the material, and bricks were integral to Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for an American vernacular in his Prairie Houses.

Lesser-known newcomers have created some equally striking and memorable structures, from the stunning Winery Gantenbein - built by robotic arm - to the audacious Kantana Institute, an unprecedented vision in a Thai rainforest.

Brickis a beautiful and informative visual exploration of a material that is often overlooked, and sometimes considered limiting, but is actually full of spectacular potential.


ISBN-13

9780714868813

ISBN-10

0714868817

Weight

3.78 Pounds

Dimensions

10.25 x 1.13 x 11.75 In

List Price

$49.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

224 pages

Publisher

Phaidon Press

Published On

2015-03-13



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