Architectural Business Practices, General & Miscellaneous Architecture, Business Life - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The lavishly illustrated book features thirty-eight well-known architecture offices from around the world, all of them showing the rich diversity that can be achieved in contemporary workplace design. The Architect's Office presents how some of today's most respected architects approached the design of their own workplaces, among them Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Robert Stern, Mario Botta, Norman Foster, Robert Venturi, and many more. From traditional to post-modern, from institutional to highly personalized, The Architect's Office offers enthusiasts a rare look at how top architects have configured their personal workplace.Editorials
Booknews
A translation of the Spanish work published in 1996 by Editorial Gustavo Gili S.A., Barcelona. An introductory essay describes the history of the profession of architecture and of architects' workspaces. Following the introduction are profiles of 38 well-known architecture offices from around the world. Full-page color photos of exteriors and interiors are accompanied by descriptive text. Among those included: Michael Graves, Robert Venturi, Richard Meier, Mario Botta. Also included is biographical information (and a small b&w photo) for each architect. 10x10<"> Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
November 1, 1996
Publisher
Whitney Library of Design
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780823002337