Prefab

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Prefab presents a series of innovative homes and concepts that redefine prefabricated housing, showcasing its evolution over the past century and offering practical, attractive alternatives to traditional building methods. It features influential architects and designers, such as Walter Gropius and Philippe Starck, and examines historical precedents like Albert Frey's Aluminaire house and Kisho Kurokawa's capsules. The book highlights the work of twenty-four contemporary architects and designers who are pushing the boundaries of prefabrication for future housing solutions. From Gregg Lynn's fantastical digitized aluminum prototypes to Ikea's stylish prefabricated apartments in Sweden, it illustrates the remarkable advancements in this building technique and its potential. The authors bring their expertise to the project: Allison Arieff, a writer and senior editor of the architecture magazine Dwell, has co-authored several books on art and culture and resides in San Francisco. Bryan Burkhart, a designer and co-author of notable works on mobile architecture, is the creative director of Modernhouse, having designed books for various publishers, and also lives in San Francisco.