designboom book reports (126 articles)
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cristiano bianchi and kristina drapić document pyongyang, north korea's 'model city'
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kitsch, colorful, and dramatic, the city's alien architecture makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and theater.
kitsch, colorful, and dramatic, the city's alien architecture makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and theater.
book report: steven holl explores the idea of 'compression' through a decade of work
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the new publication examines the ways holl applies concepts from neuroscience, literature, and philosophy to develop the idea of 'compression'.
the new publication examines the ways holl applies concepts from neuroscience, literature, and philosophy to develop the idea of 'compression'.
inside 'LAIR: radical homes and hideouts of movie villains'
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LAIR explores the tendency to associate modernist design in cinema with characters depicted as evil, unstable, and obsessive.
LAIR explores the tendency to associate modernist design in cinema with characters depicted as evil, unstable, and obsessive.
'beautiful machines' traces the era of the elegant sports car
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tracing 90 years of automotive class, 'beautiful machines: the era of the elegant sports car' takes its readers on a grand tour of the greatest cars ever created.
tracing 90 years of automotive class, 'beautiful machines: the era of the elegant sports car' takes its readers on a grand tour of the greatest cars ever created.
claude parent monograph celebrates one of the most radical architects of the 20th century
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parent's buildings and theoretical work greatly influenced many of todays leading architects, such as nouvel, gehry, hadid and libeskind.
parent's buildings and theoretical work greatly influenced many of todays leading architects, such as nouvel, gehry, hadid and libeskind.
natascha meuser explores zoo buildings in DOM's latest construction and design manual
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the new publication examines the architectural typology that treads a fine line between spectacle and security.
the new publication examines the architectural typology that treads a fine line between spectacle and security.
from banknotes to beehives, snøhetta surveys a decade of design with new monograph
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a new book explores the studio's most recent projects – from SFMOMA's bold expansion to the international center for cave art.
a new book explores the studio's most recent projects – from SFMOMA's bold expansion to the international center for cave art.
kramlich residence by herzog & de meuron is a home for art
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published by hatje cantz, a new book features essays and conversations that chronicle the journey of the house and the art collection it contains.
published by hatje cantz, a new book features essays and conversations that chronicle the journey of the house and the art collection it contains.
the bauhaus journal documents the iconic movement between 1926–1931
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one hundred years after the founding of the bauhaus, lars müller collects the 14 issues accompanied by a commentary booklet.
one hundred years after the founding of the bauhaus, lars müller collects the 14 issues accompanied by a commentary booklet.
'visions of architecture' explores the captivating designs of ricardo bofill
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the monograph published by gestalten takes readers on a journey through the spanish architect's most renowned projects.
the monograph published by gestalten takes readers on a journey through the spanish architect's most renowned projects.
'less and more' illustrates the functional design of dieter rams
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we revisit 'less and more', the compilation of the german designer's seminal work.
we revisit 'less and more', the compilation of the german designer's seminal work.
'the design city' captures the indissoluble creative spirit of milan
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the book portrays milan’s international creativity through the voices of those who embody it, such as enzo mari, alessandro mendini and aldo rossi.
the book portrays milan’s international creativity through the voices of those who embody it, such as enzo mari, alessandro mendini and aldo rossi.
belogolovsky nicknames new york's 100 iconic buildings in DOM architectural guide
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the book explores how the city has transformed by detailing the 100 most notable buildings built from 1999 to 2020.
the book explores how the city has transformed by detailing the 100 most notable buildings built from 1999 to 2020.
designboom in conversation with thomas demand at fondazione sozzani in milan
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the german artist reveals why he first started using paper and the ideas which provoke his work.
the german artist reveals why he first started using paper and the ideas which provoke his work.
'elemental' explores the work and concepts behind alejandro aravena's studio
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from initial sketches to final images of a project, the hardback shows in great detail the methods and ideas behind the studio.
from initial sketches to final images of a project, the hardback shows in great detail the methods and ideas behind the studio.
uncover the legacy and design ethos of massimo and lella vignelli
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a new book – authored by massimo vignelli and beatriz cifuentes-caballero – celebrates the studio's immeasurable impact on the world of design.
a new book – authored by massimo vignelli and beatriz cifuentes-caballero – celebrates the studio's immeasurable impact on the world of design.
200 women who will change the way you see the world
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from well-known activists to artists, and equally exceptional everyday people, each one is asked the same five questions, and each one shares their unique replies.
from well-known activists to artists, and equally exceptional everyday people, each one is asked the same five questions, and each one shares their unique replies.
studio KO monograph takes readers on a captivating tour of the firm's work to date
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each project conveys an approach where a profound understanding of material, light, and space supersedes sleek finishes and glossy aesthetics.
each project conveys an approach where a profound understanding of material, light, and space supersedes sleek finishes and glossy aesthetics.
limited edition ferrari publication features display case designed by marc newson
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the production features exclusive content from the automaker's archives, bringing together hundreds of unseen photographs and documents.
the production features exclusive content from the automaker's archives, bringing together hundreds of unseen photographs and documents.
massimo listri documents the 'world's most beautiful libraries'
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the photographs not only document each library's architectural detailing and priceless contents, but also their unique atmospheric qualities.
the photographs not only document each library's architectural detailing and priceless contents, but also their unique atmospheric qualities.
oliver wainwright documents north korea's 'socialist fairyland'
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from its grand axial boulevards to the candy-colored interiors of brand new theaters, the architecture of north korea resembles an imposing stage set.
from its grand axial boulevards to the candy-colored interiors of brand new theaters, the architecture of north korea resembles an imposing stage set.
chinese couture visionary guo pei's sculptural creations are shot in otherworldly environments
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the designer's richly bejeweled creations are characterized by an artisan craftsmanship and theatrical fantasy, often compared to that of alexander mcqueen and sarah burton's.
the designer's richly bejeweled creations are characterized by an artisan craftsmanship and theatrical fantasy, often compared to that of alexander mcqueen and sarah burton's.
california crazy: new book surveys the state's expressive roadside architecture
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from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
bengal stream: discover the vibrant architecture scene of bangladesh
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like the country's numerous rivers, the vibrant architecture scene of bangladesh is in constant state of flux.
like the country's numerous rivers, the vibrant architecture scene of bangladesh is in constant state of flux.
'built unbuilt' takes a retrospective look at julien de smedt's career so far
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the publication, illustrated by julien lanoo, covers 16 years of work: from the inception of PLOT with bjarke ingels, to the formation of his own firm JDS architects.
the publication, illustrated by julien lanoo, covers 16 years of work: from the inception of PLOT with bjarke ingels, to the formation of his own firm JDS architects.
book review: william hall celebrates timber in latest phaidon book 'wood'
#architecture
william hall features some of the world’s most renowned architects like tadao ando, renzo piano, peter zumthor, among many others.
william hall features some of the world’s most renowned architects like tadao ando, renzo piano, peter zumthor, among many others.
book review: 'jo nagasaka: on my mind' is an intimate dialogue on a life of design
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like a diary with many authors, this book takes a personal look at the professional life of jo nagasaka and schemata architects.
like a diary with many authors, this book takes a personal look at the professional life of jo nagasaka and schemata architects.
wonderwall case studies is a book on masamichi katayama's body of design work
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wonderwall, the japanese interior design firm led by masamichi katayama, creates experiential retail environments.
wonderwall, the japanese interior design firm led by masamichi katayama, creates experiential retail environments.
