The architectural transformation of a key area in Milan serves as a platform for innovative research into urban development. This project highlights the interplay between modern design and the city's historical context, exploring how new structures can redefine urban spaces while respecting their heritage. The study delves into the implications of this transformation on the community and the environment, making it a significant case for understanding contemporary urban architecture.
Focusing on 18 diverse projects by American architects, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural landscape in North America during the 1990s. It highlights the complexity and variety of designs, showcasing the innovative approaches and cultural influences that shaped the era's architectural output.
A 360-degree review of the architectural developments of the twentieth century, 'Architecture: movements and trends from the 19th century to the present' retraces the history of the best-known groups and movements, as well as underlining the powerful influence of trends such as Totalitarian Architecture, Tropical Architecture, Social-Realist Architecture, Blob Architecture and Neo-Vernacular, all of which played a significant role in the rise and evolution of modern trends in the discipline. In tackling a highly complex century characterized by the rise of globalization, this exhaustive overview does not confine itself to analysing architectural trends in Western countries but expands its field of vision to include world architecture as well. A comprehensive study and research tool, the book is divided into chapters devoted to each individual movement, with a selection of critical essays and numerous photographs of the most important works and projects. Lastly, a brief thematic bibliography and other research tools make this an indispensable instrument for students of architecture, design and engineering, as well as anyone with a passion for the subject
Focusing on the architectural drawings of Sergei Tchoban, this book showcases the work of a prominent figure in contemporary Russian architecture. It highlights Tchoban's unique vision and contributions to modern design, offering insights into his innovative approach and artistic style. As the first dedicated collection of his drawings, it serves as an important resource for understanding his influence on the architectural landscape in Russia today.
This volume devoted to Kuznetsov’s architectural drawings makes a valuable contribution to understanding the work and vision of one of the most interesting protagonists of the new generation of architects from present-day Russia. The practice of drawing is seen to be crucial to the way of thinking about architecture and of observing the contemporary city. It is also a source of inspiration and research, through drawing from life views and images of the many places visited in recent years, which become material for reflection and offer suggestions for metropolitan scenarios of the near future. Sergey Kuznetsov was born in 1977 in Moscow. In 2001 he graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute. Kuznetsov has taken part in various architecture exhibitions, including international ones. In 2010 and 2012 he was the co-curator of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, which for the first time was awarded with an “Honourable Mention” prize by the jury in 2012
