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Concrete Design
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Product Description
While most people think of concrete as a material for sidewalks, roads, and industrial uses, it can work wonderfully in the home, too—adding strength, texture, and utility. Take an unprecedented look at the myriad design possibilities of concrete in the domestic space, and see how beautiful it can be. Featuring magnificent examples of work by such star designers as Santiago Calatrava, Herzog & de Meuron, Maya Lin, Rem Koolhaas, Ron Arad, Tadao Ando, and Luis Barragán, this stunning guide covers staircases, floors, walls, kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, and furniture. Highlights include a grotto-like bedroom in the Segal House, created by architect John Lautner; the Möbius House in the Netherlands, based on a Möbius strip; a sculptural loft apartment in the UK; and colored concrete towers that make a powerful visual statement in Mexico.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1604497 in Books
- Published on: 2006-07-28
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"An intriguing journey through the story of concrete... if you thought concrete was dull, prepare to be converted" Evening Standard "A challenging book... to stimulate wider interest in concrete... achieved in a very clear, concise and colourful manner" Concrete magazine "A beautifully illustrated, well-written book that is much needed" Uptown magazine"
About the Author
Sarah Gaventa studied at the Courtauld Institute of Art and the Royal College of Art. She went on to become a researcher for architectural and interior design practices, before working for the Royal Institute of British Architects as the press officer. From 1997 to 2000 she was the Communications Director for Glasgow 1999 UK City of Architecture and Design, and formed Scarlet Projects in 2000 - a consultancy for the curating and organising of events, exhibitions and publications on architecture and design for clients such as Bloomberg, Selfridges, and The Victoria and Albert Museum Sarah is the author of Home Office (Dorling Kindersley, 1998), and writes regularly for The Sunday Times. The Independent on Sunday, Elle Decoration, the Guardian and Conde Nast publications in New York.
