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108 d a p www.artbook.com t:800.338.2665 f 800.478.3128 new books architecture urban studies design 109 oro editions oro editions oro editions oro editions oro editions oro editions oro editions bnim architects nurture geometries architecture in detail edited by oscar riera ojeda introduction by james mccown photographs by paul warchol oro editions new architecture in detail series examines the application and role of detail in contemporary architecture through the constructions of several emerging and/or established practitioners whose works operate at smaller scales designed by oscar riera ojeda editor of oro s stunning survey of largescale dream homes modern to classic each book studies the use of detailed architectural effect and features high-quality photography by the acclaimed architectural photographer paul warhol and an introductory essay by james mccown that situates the images within a broader historical and conceptual framework these specific instances of craft and ornament remind us that architecture can still invoke historical motifs creatively and reward close scrutiny but more than a simple catalogue of ideas these details are ultimately shown as individual expressions of discovery gestures of delight or severity of beauty and clarity they are meaningful signifiers of the architect s presence signs that the art of design is alive and well geometries 0-9774672-0-1 978-0-9774672-0-4 hardcover 9 x 11 in 192 pgs 250 color 80 b&w u.s $50.00 cdn $60.00 november/architecture bnim architects symbiosis the fayez s sarofim research building introduction by andrew payne text by steven mcdowell the fayez s sarofim research building home of the brown foundation institute of molecular medicine at the university of texas health science center at houston was conceived as a new model for science and research based on the themes of collaboration place and sustainability designed by bnim architects the building attends to form and function holistically promoting the well-being of the users as well as their productivity the environment is cooperative to the different types of research occurring at the facility and fosters collaboration between disciplines the design consists of two separate wings that accommodate the functional species of the project laboratory office auditorium and support spaces and are tied together by connective community spaces in keeping with contemporary ideals this facility incorporates sustainable strategies including ample use of natural light high fly ash concrete exterior cladding made of terra-cotta and zinc and provisions for future photovoltaic panels shared spaces such as an atrium café medicinal gardens and reflecting pools further the sense of community bnim architects symbiosis 0-9793801-0-3 978-0-9793801-0-5 pbk 9 x 9 in 108 pgs 110 color u.s $25.00 cdn $30.00 september/architecture structures architecture in detail edited by oscar riera ojeda introduction by james mccown photographs by paul warchol structures chronicles recent work from some of the top architects and interior designers in practice today the dichotomy between inside and outside public and private sumptuous and spartan the diverse and talented group of architects and interior designs featured herein use the three dimensions as their canvas and in so doing continue to engage surprise and inspire structures addresses the idea of the architectural skeleton investigating interior and exterior forms as essential tensile constructions what emerges is a sense of the imperative of crafting spaces for human shelter commerce entertainment and culture designers at once draw on venerable architectural wisdom in arranging room layouts while transgressing and erasing boundaries designed by oscar riera ojeda and featuring the photography of paul warchol structures provides an essential introduction to the mechanics of building structures 0-9746800-3-6 978-0-9746800-3-3 hardcover 9 x 11 in 192 pgs 250 color 80 b&w u.s $50.00 cdn $60.00 november/architecture the school of nursing and student community center introduction by rodolphe el khoury text by steve mcdowell david lake the school of nursing and student community center at the university of texas health science center at houston designed by bnim architects in collaboration with lake flato establishes benchmarks for healthy buildings focusing on design issues such as daylight visual acuity and cognitive learning pedagogy and the capacity to learn and collaborate and flexibility durability and reduced operating costs each aspect of the building including the exterior envelope has inextricable relationships with the building systems the gardens and labyrinth on the site communicate with the interior spaces the daylight impacts cognitive learning and visual acuity and so on in a complex web of interrelationships this volume explores the school of nursing s interrelationships in six categories sustainable sites water efficiency energy and atmosphere materials and resources indoor environmental quality and innovation and design an essential volume for anyone interested in sustainable design bnim architects nurture 0-9793801-1-1 978-0-9793801-1-2 paperback 9 x 9 in 108 pgs 110 color u.s $25.00 cdn $30.00 september/architecture schwartz/silver architects arthouse soliloquies on architecture from farrar pond edited by oscar riera ojeda text by joseph giovannini photographs by shellburne thurber and alan karchmer conceived as a museum for living schwartz silver s davoli-mcdonagh residence in lincoln massachusetts is filled with individual expression and varied viewpoint as a work of art that also accommodates other works of art the house is a veritable prism of creativity the spirit behind this 14,500 square-foot residence is the husband-andwife client team of robert davoli and eileen mcdonagh he a blues singer and venture capitalist she a professor and feminist activist the couple gave the award-winning firm schwartz/silver architects of boston free rein to develop a compelling architectural idea their sole requirement was that the overall scheme preserve the natural attributes of the five-acre site with its rolling topography heavy trees and ground cover and a steep 80-foot drop-off that leads down to a milelong lake this book includes contributions from designers mikyoung kim tsao mckown office da and artists such as milan klic taylor davis and ilan averbuch joseph giovannini is an author critic and architect a pulitzer prize nominee he has written for the los angeles herald examiner the new york times and new york magazine and has contributed to the new yorker esquire vanity fair and architectural digest he has taught at harvard columbia ucla and the university of southern california school of architecture oscar riera ojeda has edited books with publishers such as oro editions monacelli press thames hudson rizzoli and taschen he is vice-director of the spanish magazine casas internacional and contributor to numerous publications schwart/silver architects arthouse 0-9774672-9-5 978-0-9774672-9-7 hdcvr 12 x 9 in 208 pgs 400 color 100 b&w u.s $50.00 cdn $60.00 november/architecture architecture and sensuality andrew bromberg of aedas recent works foreword by larry rouch text by rodolphe el-khoury interview by michael speaks introduction by vito acconci andrew bromberg is the lead designer for aedas one of the world s largest architectural firms he is recognized for his intuitive ability to conceptualize and realize complex design with 15 years of professional experience bromberg has used invited competitions as a way of exploring and exposing new ideas boasting a curvilinear formal vocabulary of bulges twists and sweeps bromberg s sensually shaped buildings are the manifestation of an intellectual and material struggle through which type and structure are transformed by design with many projects under construction or in the works bromberg has become one of the most prolific and sought-after designers in china india and the united arab emirates this volume provides documentation of bromberg s design visions within the emerging economies of asia complete with images drawings models and construction photos the book is divided into three chapters each addressing a distinct aspect of bromberg s design approach challenging conventions civic approach and contextualism the pages within also include an essay interview and statements by larry rouch vito acconci rodolphe el-khoury and michael speaks each of them offering a comprehensive description of what is so appealing and seductive about bromberg s work and the importance it bears in today s design environment architecture and sensuality andrew bromberg of aedas 0-9774672-8-7 978-0-9774672-8-0 hdcvr 5.75 x 11.25 in 256 pgs 300 color 50 b&w u.s $40.00 cdn $48.00 september/architecture bohlin cywinski jackson farrar edited by oscar riera ojeda introduction by thomas fisher photographs by nic lehoux the farrar residence is the stunning year-round home of a fascinating park city utah couple award-winning architectural firm bohlin cywinski jackson has created a tour-de-force in stone concrete wood and steel where the line between inside and outside disappears amid a confluence of shifting perspectives dramatic elements enliven the whole from expansive living spaces that open to breathtaking views of the wasatch range to a spellbinding glass swimming pool that cantilevers over a rushing mountain stream the architects have established a reputation for projects that respect the natural environment while responding to the unique needs of client site and program the firm has received more than 340 design awards including the prestigious architecture firm award from the american institute of architects worldrenowned architectural photographer nic lehoux has documented the house with a wealth of lavish color and black-and-white photographs the book also includes conceptual sketches presentation drawings and construction documents thomas fisher has served as the dean of the college of architecture and landscape architecture at the university of minnesota as well as a professor in the departmentt of architecture since 1996 he was previously an editorial director of progressive architecture and building renovation magazine nic lehoux came to photography from a background in earth sciences and mathematics and a lifelong interest in architecture his work is regularly published in the architectural book and magazine press he and lives in vancouver canada but his work takes him all over the world bohlin cywinski jackson farrar 0-9774672-7-9 978-0-9774672-7-3 hdcvr 7.5 x 9.5 in 112 pgs 75 color 20 b&w u.s $25.00 cdn $30.00 september/architecture urban studies

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