Ada Karmi Melamede, Architect : Life Sciences Buildings, Ben Gurion University Of The Negev

Karmi Melamede, Ada & Robins, David S

ISBN 10: 3764369590 / ISBN 13: 9783764369590

Published by Birkhaüser, Basel, 2003

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Cloth, dj, F/F. 132pp, colour illustrations throughout, many architectural drawinsg & schematics on gatefolds, a fine copy in a fine dustjacket. A well illustrated study of the design and construction of the Life Sciences Buildings at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev. The striking use of concrete the main feature of the building. 1375 grams. Seller Inventory # 53508

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ada Karmi Melamede, Architect : Life ...

Publisher: Birkhaüser, Basel

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

At the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheva, Israel, the newly built life sciences complex has provided the ideal meeting place for avant-garde architecture and stateof- the-art science. Nestled in the Negev Desert, this institute with a floor area of 14'500m2 is a perfect example of the beauty of concrete when used in an elegant and classical way. Even finer details such as the handrails or the sunshades, the skillful use of light and space are characteristic examples of the thoughtful design of this impressive structure.
Helene Binet, the renowned architectural photographer, went to Israel to capture the building and its surrounding in wonderfully expressive images especially for this publication. From the very first plans to the final details, this book documents the genesis of the building, highlighting the design process through the juxtaposition of plans and photos.

About the Author:

Ada Karmi-Melamede studied at the Architectural Association in London and in Israel from 1956 1962. She has designed numerous buildings in Israel and has taught at several universities in the USA, including Columbia and Yale.

David S. Robins studied architecture at Yale University. He was the project architect of the Life Sciences Complex and is currently a designer with Richard Meier & Partners in New York.