Piano: Renzo Piano Building Workshop 1966 to today - Hardcover

Jodidio, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 383654282X ISBN 13: 9783836542821

Publisher: Taschen America Llc, 2014

Synopsis

Some architects have a signature style. What sets Piano apart is that he applies his coherent set of ideas in extraordinarily different ways. It takes more than a quick glance to see his touch on such individual structures as the Pompidou Center, The New York Times Building in New York, and his 72-story London Bridge Tower. Each project is a renaissance, because, as Piano himself explains: “One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again.”

This updated monograph, illustrated by photographs, sketches, and plans, spans Piano’s career to date and the many existences of his singular aesthetic. It includes new photographs of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Kimbell Art Museum Expansion in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as a sneak peek at his current project, Valletta City Gate in Valletta, Malta.

About this title

About the Author:

Philip Jodidio a étudié l'histoire de l'art et l'économie à l'université Harvard et a été rédacteur en chef du magazine Connaissance des Arts pendant plus de vingt ans. Chez TASCHEN, ses publications incluent la série Architecture Now! ainsi que des monographies sur Tadao Ando, Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, Shigeru Ban, Oscar Niemeyer et Zaha Hadid.

Review:

“...an invaluable addition to any architectural collection.”

“The book does justice to its subject, fully illustrating the breadth of Piano’s vision. Beautifully shot and presented, it gives the reader an insight into the development of an architect’s work. A great addition to the bookshelves.”

“This book is an absolute must-have for die-hard Piano fans.”

About this edition

• Publisher: Taschen America Llc
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 383654282X
• ISBN 13: 9783836542821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 648