Overview
Architectural Fragile Earth: Ground, the newest edition in the cutting-edge C . J. Lim/Studio 8 Architects series, presents architectural designs whose inspiration is the membrane. Presenting previously unpublished designs for architectural skins, surfaces, walls and enclosures from the world's leading architectural schools as well as such well-known names in architecture and engineering as Ove Arups, this fascinating volume proves how seamlessly science and art can merge. Featuring the series' hallmark eclectic mix of thoughts and observations and projects from both obscure and celebrated architects, Architectural Fragile Earth: Ground, brings some of the best creative work in architecture today together in a single volume.Synopsis
Architectural Fragile Earth: Ground, the newest edition in the cutting-edge C . J. Lim/Studio 8 Architects series, presents architectural designs whose inspiration is the membrane. Presenting previously unpublished designs for architectural skins, surfaces, walls and enclosures from the world's leading architectural schools as well as such well-known names in architecture and engineering as Ove Arups, this fascinating volume proves how seamlessly science and art can merge. Featuring the series' hallmark eclectic mix of thoughts and observations and projects from both obscure and celebrated
architects, Architectural Fragile Earth: Ground, brings some of the best creative work in architecture today together in a single volume.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"...three mini books that invite the reader to make connections between the three volumes and cultivate a fantasy approach to architecture in favour of pragmatics..." (Building Design, 5 July 2002)"…exciting and meticulously detailed graphics…beautifully executed…irresistibly touchable…" (Graphics International, No.96, 2002)
"…compelling…intelligent and useful…as a document, Lim has created inspirational stuff…" (Monument, August/September 2002)