Arthur Erickson: Critical Works

Olsberg R. Nicholas; Ricardo L Castro; Edward Dimendberg; Laurent Stalder; Georges Teyssot;

ISBN 10: 1553651545 / ISBN 13: 9781553651543

Published by Douglas & McIntyre : Vancouver Art Gallery ; Seattle : University of Washington Press, Vancouver, 2006

About this Item

vii, [1], 192 pages : illustrations (some color), plans, portrait, (28 x 29 cm) Includes quotations from Arthur Erickson, A powerful analysis of Arthur Erickson's defining contribution to late twentieth century architecture. Size: 4 to., 28 Cm.

Seller Inventory # 1125557592

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Arthur Erickson: Critical Works
• Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre : Vancouver Art Gallery ; Seattle : University of Washington Press, Vancouver
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1553651545
• ISBN 13: 9781553651543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • fine bindings
  • Architecture
  • Canadiana

About this title

Synopsis

At long last, here is a book of critical thought that analyzes Arthur Erickson's best work and situates it as a distinctive body of ideas within the mainstream of international architecture in the last half of the twentieth century. Nicholas Olsberg draws on Erickson's own discussion of ideas to present a thoughtful and illuminating reassessment of his most important work. Ricardo Castro's photography captures essential passages of the works as they have matured into their settings. Archival photographs, study models, drawings and plans show how the designs were evolved and their intent conveyed. Essays from Edward Dimendberg, Laurent Stalder and Georges Teyssot add an international and critical context.

This book was published in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery.

About the Authors

Nicholas Olsberg was director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture from July 2001 to May 2004. He holds an honours degree in Modern History from Oxford University and a doctorate in American History from the University of South Carolina. He lives in Arizona.

Ricardo L. Castro is a professor of architecture at McGill University. He has contributed articles to many local and international magazines and is the coauthor of various books. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.