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A century-spanning celebration of one of the world’s most versatile and abundant building materials
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In this new, reimagined, and easy-to-use stylish size, Concrete takes a fresh look at the world's most versatile and abundant building material.
Collating fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings by some of the most celebrated architects of the last century, it features familiar projects from Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright alongside work from some of the leading lights of contemporary architecture, including Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and many lesser-known newcomers.
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Reviews praise Concrete by William Hall and Leonard Koren as a beautifully designed and thought-provoking exploration of concrete's versatility and aesthetic potential. The book is celebrated for showcasing concrete's architectural beauty, from playful and delicate to colourful and fascinating structures. It appeals to enthusiasts of modernism and Brutalism while offering a fresh perspective on this adaptable material through a global tour of inspiring buildings.
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ISBN: 9780714875156
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 123.0mm
Height: 163.0mm
Weight: 616g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
William Hall trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career in the office of the architect John Pawson. Hall now runs his own design practice in London.
Leonard Koren has written and designed a number of books. In 1976, after studying architecture at UCLA, he founded WET, one of the premier avant-garde publications of the 1970s. He now consults on the subject of design, aesthetics, and communications.
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