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David Chipperfield worked for both Richard Rogers and Foster Associates before establishing his own practice in 1984. Often erroneously thought of as a minimalist architect, he has become one of the most conceptionally complex architects working today, thanks to the diversity and depth of his realized projects. Amongst his highly acclaimed projects are the River & Rowing Museum which was his first major commission in England, the Knight House, or the masterplan for the Museum Island in Berlin. More recently his projects include the Villa in Berlin-Schöneberg and the elegant office building in Düsseldorf. Chipperfield is also active in Milan, Venice, Madrid, the USA, and Japan. Beautifully designed by Quentin Newark this book presents with over 60 projects Chipperfield´s complete oeuvre. An essay focuses on his creative process and the architect's considerations on the architectonic development over the last decades. Jonathan Keates and Kenneth Frampton analyse key aspects of Chipperfield´s architecture.

An extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.

Le Corbusier's ideas and works constitute the greatest single influence in the development of architecture in the 20th century. His passionately expressed philosophy has had an enormous effect on the urban fabric and the way we live. Weaving through his long and prolific life are certain recurrent themes - his perennial drive towards new types of dwelling, from the early white villas to the Unite d'Habitation at Marseilles; his evolving concepts of urban form, including the Plan Voisin of 1925; and his belief in a new technocratic order.

Third edition: revised and enlarged362 illustrationsThis acclaimed survey of 20th-century architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. Now revised, enlarged and expanded, Kenneth Frampton brings the story up to date and adds an entirely new concluding chapter that focuses on four countries where individual talent and enlightened patronage have combined to produce a comprehensive and convincing architectural culture: Finland, France, Spain and Japan. The bibliography has also been reviewed and extended, making this volume more indispensable than ever.

This book documents a unique experience of a journey by Alvaro Siza Vieira, Vincent Mentzel and Kenneth Frampton to the early work of Siza in Porto. The book includes a conversation between Kenneth Frampton and Alvaro Siza and photos by Vincent Mentzel.

A comprehensive monograph of one of the most interesting architects working today.

Adolf Loos's architectural legacy, marked by his "astylistic architecture," is vividly captured through over one hundred photographs by Roberto Schezen. This volume showcases twenty significant buildings, including Villa Karma and the Kärntner Bar, highlighting Loos's innovative use of materials and textures. Kenneth Frampton's insightful essay contextualizes Loos within the Viennese intellectual milieu, exploring his unique architectural philosophy that balances art and function. Joseph Rosa's detailed descriptions further enrich the understanding of each project's background and Loos's architectural conventions.

Focusing on the evolution of contemporary architectural form, this collection of ten essays and an epilogue offers a comprehensive analysis of modern architecture through close readings of significant French, German, and English texts from the eighteenth century to today. Kenneth Frampton challenges prevailing postmodernist views by emphasizing tectonics—architecture as a constructional craft. His work redefines modern architecture, asserting that structure and construction are as crucial as spatial and abstract considerations, thus influencing future discussions on the subject.

The anthology features influential essays by architectural critic Kenneth Frampton, highlighting his insights on twentieth-century architecture over the past 35 years. It explores various themes and movements, examining notable built works and the architects behind them, offering a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of architectural thought during this period.

One thousand of the world's most notable buildings of the 20th century are presented in this 10-volume series. Each volume focuses on a particular geographical region, highlighting 100 buildings through text, photographs, and drawings.