Collective Processes | Counterpractices in European Architecture

Natalie Donat-Cattin

ISBN 10: 3035624704 / ISBN 13: 9783035624700

Published by Birkhäuser Berlin, 2021

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Collective Processes | Counterpractices in European Architecture | Natalie Donat-Cattin | Taschenbuch | Großformatiges Paperback. Klappenbroschur | 248 S. | Englisch | 2021 | Birkhäuser Berlin | EAN 9783035624700 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, productsafety[at]degruyterbrill[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collective Processes | Counterpractices in European Architecture
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Berlin
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3035624704
• ISBN 13: 9783035624700
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 11W x 171H x 240D millimeters 11 millimeters width by 171 millimeters height by 240 millimeters depth
• Weight: 607 grams
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Synopsis

What does a collective process in architecture entail and how does it influence the planning of our built environment? Although the hierarchically organized office with its claim to individual authorship is still the dominant form of architecture firm, more and more horizontally organized collectives with alternative approaches to architectural planning are emerging. In this insightful survey of renowned European collectives, Natalie Donat-Cattin offers an overview of their working methods, organizational forms, goals, and projects.

The book includes statements and projects by: A-A Collective, (ab)Normal, Assemble, baukuh, CNCRT, Colectivo Warehouse, Collectif Etc, constructLab, false mirror office, Fosbury Architecture, la–clique, Lacol, n’UNDO, orizzontale, raumlabor, X=(T=E=N), and Zuloark.

About the Author

Natalie Donat-Cattin, architect and researcher, Zurich