{"title":"Series: Everything Without Content","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eEverything Without Content\u003c\/em\u003e series invites readers to explore a diverse spectrum of ideas and disciplines, from the depths of philosophy and psychology to the practical realms of finance, business, and technology. Each work challenges conventional boundaries, offering fresh perspectives that provoke thought and encourage critical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into health and wellness, uncovering historical narratives, or journeying through travel and adventure, this collection provides intellectually engaging titles that inspire curiosity and expand understanding across a variety of fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"itsuko-hasegawa-by-jelena-pancevac-9783753307848","title":"Itsuko Hasegawa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses solely on the Shonandai Cultural Centre, the first major public project of Itsuko Hasegawa. It is the unlikely successor to the previous books we made on the works of Aldo and Hannie Van Eyck and Giancarlo de Carlo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShonandai belongs to a different time—the 1980s—and a different place—Japan—but it shares the desire of the earlier generations to 'overcome' modernism. Hasegawa achieves this in the most outlandish way, possible perhaps only in Japan in the 1980s. This is where the 1960s techno-avant-garde comes full circle. The building is presented with photographs by Stefano Graziani, as well as technical drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItsuko Hasegawa\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the Everything without Content series by Kersten Geers, Jelena Pancevac and Joris Kritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424413565164,"sku":"9783753307848","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783753307848.jpg?v=1774768535"},{"product_id":"giancarlo-de-carlo-experiments-in-thickness-9783753305783","title":"Giancarlo de Carlo: Experiments in Thickness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiancarlo de Carlo: Experiments in Thickness\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the 'Everything without Content' series by Kersten Geers, Jelena Pancevac, and Joris Kritis. It presents the work Giancarlo de Carlo built in Urbino in the 1960s and 70s, set against the backdrop of his involvement in Team 10 debates that challenged modernist doctrines on architecture and urbanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiancarlo de Carlo first visited Urbino in 1951 to carry out a minor refurbishment of the offices of the rector of the University. This visit marked the beginning of his lifetime engagement with the small town, where he continued working for the next five decades. The eight buildings featured in this book are depicted through drawings by students of the Academy of Architecture USI, Mendrisio, and photographs by Stefano Graziani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430801326316,"sku":"9783753305783","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783753305783.jpg?v=1774558547"},{"product_id":"aldo-hannie-van-eyck-excess-of-architecture-9783753303710","title":"Aldo \u0026 Hannie van Eyck. Excess of Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential survey of the Architectural works of Aldo \u0026amp; Hannie van Eyck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the father of Dutch modernism, Aldo van Eyck was instrumental in defining the landscape of postwar architecture. His designs foregrounded the importance of the lived experience of the inhabitants of each building, and these social concerns are clearly apparent in the choice of projects profiled in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with iconic works such as the public playgrounds of Amsterdam—whose minimalist aesthetic style was designed to stimulate creative play and which ultimately influenced generations of children across the world—this publication also showcases lesser-known later works, including the boldly colourful ESTEC communal building and the Court of Audit in The Hague with its undulating façade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e24 key works, which were developed in collaboration with his wife and partner Hannie van Eyck, are presented through full-bleed photographs, as well as site plans and elevations. These include iconic works that made their name, such as the public playgrounds of Amsterdam and the municipal orphanage composed of multiple modules on one level. Their later work of the 1980s and 1990s, which includes the boldly colourful ESTEC communal building and Court of Audit in The Hague, is also featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470035042540,"sku":"9783753303710","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783753303710-aldo-hannie-van-eyck-excess-of-architecture.jpg?v=1775208234"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-everything-without-content.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}