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Charles & Ray Eames, 1907-78, 1912-1988 : pioneers of mid-century modernism
Though they are best known to the general public for their furniture, the husband and wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames (1907-78 and 1912-88 respectively) were also forerunners in the fields of architecture, industrial design, photography and film. This book covers all the aspects of their illustrious career.
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- 9783836560214
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- 96 p. ; 27 cm.
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- 720.92 Koe c
The Bauhaus : 1919-1933 : reform and avant-garde
Despite being shut down by the Nazis after just fourteen years in existence, the Bauhaus art school stands as one of the defining movements of modern history. This book introduces the school's commitment to creative expression, cutting-edge ideas, and the combination of fine art and technology in a utopian future.
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- 9783836560146
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- 96 p. ; 27 cm.
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- 708.3155 Dro b
Walter Gropius, 1883-1969 : the promoter of a new form
Modernist visionary Walter Gropius was founding director of the Bauhaus and pioneer of the International Style. From the Bauhaus School in Dessau, Germany, to the Chicago Tribune Tower, his fundamental tenets of functional beauty and a complete aesthetic environment remain benchmarks for architects, designers, and urbanists alike.
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- 9783836544344
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- 96 p. ; 27 cm.
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- 720.92 Lup w
Housing for all : building catalogue
Affordable housing is an enduring political challenge. Cities have endeavored to set international standards for this important field of architecture since the 1920s. Planners must work within a socially motivated tradition to find exemplary solutions both at the political and architectural level. This building catalogue documents over 130 residential buildings dedicated to affordable housing. …
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- 9783869227238
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- 429 p. ; 25 cm.
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- 728.1094 And h
Hospital architecture
Rapid advances in medicine coupled with increasingly aging societies have considerably changed the requirements of medical services. Today, the hospital sector must comply with more than norms and functions : Healthcare facilities are in a stage of transition from purely care-providing institutions to service-oriented healthcare providers. They are expected to offer environments that aid patien…
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- 9783037681244
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- 421 p. ; 30 cm.
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- 725.51 Nic h
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