{"title":"Kiel Moe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiel Moe\u003c\/strong\u003e explores themes at the intersection of architecture, environment, and culture, inviting readers to reconsider the spaces we inhabit and their impact on society. His work blends thoughtful analysis with a nuanced understanding of urban and ecological issues, perfect for those drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e narratives that challenge conventional perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eUnless\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect engaging, reflective prose that probes the relationship between design and human experience. Kiel Moe’s books encourage a deeper appreciation of how built environments shape our world, making his collection a compelling choice for anyone interested in thoughtful cultural critique.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unless-by-kiel-moe-9781948765398","title":"Unless","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnless\u003c\/i\u003e dissects the construction ecology, material geographies, and world-systems of a most modern of modern architectures: the Seagram Building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, this book aims to describe how humans and nature interact with the thin crust of the planet through architecture. In particular, the immense material, energy and labour involved in building require a fresh interpretation that better situates the ecological and social potential of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe enhancement of a particular building should be inextricable from the enhancement of its world-system and construction ecology. A \"beautiful\" building engendered through the vulgarity of uneven exchanges and processes of underdevelopment is no longer a tenable conceit in such a framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601094754540,"sku":"9781948765398","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7fefc144b1cb697775d5447a7f09bea5.jpg?v=1778018832"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kiel-moe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}