Mario Botta believes that 'architecture is an ethical discipline before it is an aesthetic one'. By this principle he decided which architectural works should be featured in this superb edition of the Pro Architect series: he chose the house or home because it represents humankind's primary need for shelter; the museum for its sense of community; the commercial center for its meaning as a workplace; and the church because it focuses on the need for spirituality. In Botta's own words "architecture and the organization of mankind's living space still represent the formal expression of history". Includes SFMOMA; Cathedral in Evry, France; Municipal Library, Dortmund, Germany; Swisscom Center in Ticino, Switzerland; and many more.

Mario Botta / Pro Architect 20

Biographies & Memoirs

Botta, Mario

Seo, Kyong-won

Arts & Literature

Gingko Pr Inc

The Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Mario Botta -- The Complete Works is the only complete edition of Botta's creative work co-designed and authorized by the architect himself; it is now internationally recognized as the definitive work on Botta.  These volumes draw a complete picture of Mario Botta's creative work as an architect, furniture designer, and exhibition and stage designer. Volume highlights include the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, the cathedral in Evry, the mountain chuch on Monte Tamaro (Ticino), the bank at Aeschenplatz, and the recently opened Tinguely museum, both of which are located in Basel. The newest projects are also introduced, such as the municipal library in Dortmund and the synagogue in Tel Aviv.

Mario Botta: The complete works

Reference

Catalogs & Directories

Artémis *

<p>The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina, opened its doors to the public in January 2010 and is one of the most inspired and inspiring spaces in the region. Designed by the eminent Swiss architect Mario Botta (born 1943), the museum's architecture displays a sculptural power that connects its appearance to the dynamic art it houses. In 2014, the museum pays homage to its designer with a monographic exhibition on this Swiss master architect, who is internationally renowned for his minimalist style and use of traditional materials such as brick and stone. Botta's buildings respect topographical conditions, regional factors and building materials. This richly illustrated catalogue is published on the occasion of this exhibition. From the diversity of Mario Botta's activity and realized work, it focuses on four key themes: libraries, museums, theaters and religious buildings. These themes express Botta's idea of "spaces of memory." The book also includes essays--including a chapter titled "Encounters" which presents a selection of works and artists that have influenced Botta's thoughts in fundamental ways, and to whom the architect feels indebted--plus a biography, a list of works, a list of personal and group exhibitions and a bibliography.</p>

Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory

Dorfles, Gillo

Colonetti, Aldo

Silvana Editoriale

Emilio Ambasz: Natural Architecture: Artificial Design

Sottsass, Ettore

Andō, Tadao

Mendini, Alessandro

Ambasz, Emilio

Bellini, Mario

Maki, Fumkhiko

Electa

Mario Botta: Projekt für eine Kirche in Mogno (Forces vives) (German Edition)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Fidia edizioni d'arte

Mario Botta: Cinque architetture (Italian Edition)

Skira

BORROMINI SUL LAGO: MARIO BOTTA -- LA RAPPRESENTAZIONE LIGNEA DEL SAN CARLO ALLE QUATTRO FONTANE A LUGANO (Borromini on the Lake: Mario Botta -- The Representation in Wood of the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane at Lugano)

Cappellato, Gabriele

Borromini, Francesco

Skira Editore

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