Phaidon Concrete: Mini Format "William Hall" (9780714875156)

Phaidon Concrete: Mini Format — product description Concrete: Mini Format is an elegant and compact study of one of the most important and versatile building materials in architectural history, published by the renowned house Phaidon. The author William Hall takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through a century of architectural fascination with concrete — from monumental works by iconic architects to functional engineering structures such as airport halls and power plants. The book showcases exceptional projects by masters of architecture including Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron and Tadao Ando. Alongside famous cultural institutions like the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the iconic penguin pool at the London zoo, it also presents fascinating examples of everyday utilitarian architecture. Each of the more than 170 buildings is accompanied by a carefully selected photograph and an insightful, engaging description. Author — William Hall introduction: Leonard Koren Publisher — Phaidon Binding — hard cover with textured cover, 384 pages Language — English Overview of a hundred years of the finest concrete architecture from around the world Projects by world‑renowned architects including Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando and Frank Lloyd Wright More than 170 inspiring photographs of public utility buildings, cultural venues and industrial structures Compact “mini format” size with a unique textured cover that mimics concrete Authored by William Hall — a designer educated at Central Saint Martins and an experienced architect ISBN: 9780714875156 Perfect gift and an excellent addition to the collection of any lover of architecture, brutalism and design