Concrete

Name: Concrete
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9780714875156
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By William Hall and Leonard Koren

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Concrete by William Hall and Leonard Koren explores the diverse applications and aesthetic possibilities of concrete in architecture and design. The book features stunning photography and insightful commentary, highlighting how this material shapes our modern environment. This visually captivating work is perfect for those interested in the intersection of art, architecture, and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with architecture and design, especially the versatility and beauty of concrete as a material. It's a visually captivating exploration that may appeal to those who appreciate innovative and aesthetic uses of concrete in modern structures.

Concrete

A century-spanning celebration of one of the world’s most versatile and abundant building materials

Description

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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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Arts & Culture Leonard Koren Non-Fiction William Hall

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.