FERRIER: THE ARCHITECTURE OF JAQUES FERRIER

FERRIER: THE ARCHITECTURE OF JAQUES FERRIER.

Autor/es

Stock en Librería. Envío en 24/48 horas

pvp 56,00 €


Jacques Ferriers French pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 was, along with Thomas Heatherwicks 'Seed Cathedral, the most lauded and visited structure at the fair. It also encapsulated the key characteristics of Ferriers work: a deep interest in technology; the encouragement of social interaction through the use of courtyards, walkways and loggias; and the use of an external perforated 'second skin that provides a filter for direct sunlight and an informal zone for social gathering while softening the transition from the buildings internal space and the outside world. This complete study of Ferriers work to date in Europe and Asia includes cultural buildings, 'showcase headquarters (including those for Hachette Livres and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne), public buildings, offices, colleges, research centres and flagship stores. It also explores the idea of the 'Sensual City that is central to Ferriers philosophy: that all buildings should thoroughly engage with the cities they inhabit. 'The Architecture of Jacques Ferrier' is a major contribution to the debate about the nature and responsibility of architecture in an age of globalization

Recomendados