Manuel Gausa Livres

In the format of a selective dictionary of cross-referenced terms, Metapolis identifies a new architectural will within the contemporary social and cultural panorama. It contributes to a global vision of the emerging new architectural action that participates in "advanced culture" and visual art disciplines and technology. The book speaks of an architecture inscribed in the information society and influenced by the new technologies, the new economy, environmental concerns and individual interests. The diversity of authors and works is invaluable for the generational intersections in theory discourse. Featuring Manuel Gausa, Vicente Guallart, Willy Müller, Federico Soriano, José Morales, Fernando Porras, Iñaki Ábalos y Juan Herreros, José Alfonso Ballesteros, Xavier Costa, Enric Ruiz-Geli, Alejandro Zaera Polo.

A compilation of the most recent exploits of European architecture, Operative Optimism is a sort of optimist's manifesto on the possibilities and challenges of present-day architecture. Influenced by a new digital context, these architects reconsider their work in different ways but always with a firm belief in the material results of their profession. Six chapters explore the "Synthetic Logic" offers concise and direct ways to provide solutions to a given project. "Direct Logic" offers unbiased and uninhibited attitudes. "Productive Logic" explores new forms of materializing the potentials of manufacturing. "Interactive Logic" looks at the new possible relations between edifice, matter, and nature. "Processing Logic" explores projects that consider information as a means of providing shape. "Genetic Logic" examines design in accordance with dynamic and evolutionary systems. With contributions by FOA, MVRDV, UN Studio, Actar Arquitectura, V. Guallart, D. Lewis, F. Roche, F. Soriano, NOMAD, Neutelings & Riedijk, Njiric + Njiric, Lacaton & Vassal, W. Mller, NOX, Abalos & Herreros, NL Architects, Pariphariques, and IaN+.

This survey offers a knowledgeable analysis of innovative housing forms in urban settings, systematically introducing numerous examples from renowned international architects. As cities evolve, architects are exploring new systems for urban housing construction. The editor critically examines both completed buildings and planned projects, reflecting a vital interest in these innovative activities. The first section presents the latest developments and research, placing them in context for the reader. The second section showcases paradigmatic housing projects, emphasizing their contextual aspects. Much of the illustrative material, including sketches, plans, and model images, is published here for the first time. Featured architects include Adriaan Geuze & West 8, Ben van Berkel, MVRDV, Willem Jan Neutelings, Eduard Bru/OAS, and many others. The editor, an architect and director of the architectural magazine "Quaderns," also teaches at various universities. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the evolving landscape of urban housing and the innovative approaches being adopted by leading architects around the world.

Having investigated the topic of single-family housing over many years, the editors of this volume now provide an in-depth survey of their findings. Numerous examples are used not only to illustrate the various projects but also to demonstrate new possibilities. The latest research is examined in a theoretical essay, followed by three The House as a Box; the House as a Device; The House as a Landscape. These explore topics including abstract residential programmes, prefabrication, low-budget housing and low energy housing. Around 40 buildings, (mostly realised) from architects including MVRDV, K. Sejima, T. Ishida, B. van Berkel, F.O. Gehry and W. Burnette are documented in detail. The findings are complemented by quotations and comments by many famous architects such as Jos Bosman, Rem Koolhaas, Josep Llinas, Dietmar Steiner and Mark Wigley.