Converted. Reinventing architecture

Hardback

Main Details

Title Converted. Reinventing architecture
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Agata Toromanoff
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 210
Category/GenrePhotographs: collections
Architecture
Individual architects and architectural firms
Architectural structure and design
ISBN/Barcode 9789401468930
ClassificationsDewey:721.0286
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Lannoo Publishers
Imprint Lannoo Publishers
Publication Date 26 October 2020
Publication Country Belgium

Description

This book features the best and most spectacular conversions on the international architecture scene, accompanied by an insightful text and photographs. It includes over 60 projects around the world, including work by Hassell + OMA, David Chipperfield, Heatherwick Studios, Ney + Partners, Herzog & de Meuron, Zaha Hadid and many others. The author explores how these architects creatively approached the conversions of older buildings, ultimately finding a new functionalty and life for them in the 21st century. AUTHOR: Agata Toromanoff is an art and design historian. She has worked for collectors and galleries and has curated and managed various projects in the field of contemporary art and design. She has written numerous books, including Sofas and Chairs by Architects with Thames and Hudson and Edgy Architecture with Lannoo Publishers. SELLING POINTS: . The best and most spectacular conversions on the international architecture scene with over 60 projects, carefully selected, illustrated with texts and photographs . The perfect gift and coffee table book for architecture lovers . Contains works of Hassell + OMA, David Chipperfield, Heatherwick Studios, Ney + Partners, Herzog & de Meuron and Zaha Hadid and many others 190 colour images

Author Biography

Agata Toromanoff is an art and design historian. She has worked for collectors and galleries and has curated and managed various projects in the field of contemporary art and design. She has written numerous books, including Sofas and Chairs by Architects with Thames and Hudson and Edgy Architecture with Lannoo Publishers.