Zen Architecture: The Building Process as Practice

Discoe, Paul, Quinn, Alexandra

Published by Gibbs Smith, Layton, UT, 2008

About this Item

Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, 2008, first edition, Inscribed by author on front flyleaf, "For Diana . Paul Discoe". English text. 4to; 240 pp. Green cloth, text interspersed with illustrations, color and black and white photography, renderings of building plans and views, glossy photo and graphic illustrated dust jacket, designed by Ingalls Design. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Measures: 10.25 x 8.25 x 1 inches.
Approximate weight: 2 pounds. 8 ounces.

Provenance: Ex. Diana and Marc Goldstein (1935-2015), SOM Design and Consulting Partner (1970-1991), responsible for some of SOM's most important architectural and urban planning accomplishments of the 20th century.

Paul Discoe, an ordained Zen Buddhist priest, shares the result of over 40 years of study, design, building, and Zen Buddhist practice. From simple hand sketches to the completion of Zen temples, residential projects, grand estates, and modular structures, this book illustrates a singular vision influenced by traditional Japanese woodworking, contemporary life, and Buddhism. With a commitment to the environment and a deep respect for wood, his primary building material, Paul Discoe's work incorporates sustainable practices and recycled materials. Experience the architectural process as an embodiment of Zen practice through skillful craftsmanship, ancient woodworking techniques, and the integration of contemporary engineering and living standards.

Seller Inventory # 003087

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Zen Architecture: The Building Process as Practice
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Layton, UT
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 12W x 10H x 3D centimeters 12 centimeters width by 10 centimeters height by 3 centimeters depth
• Weight: 4 pounds
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)