"The one indispensable work on the Australian maverick…..Clients wait years for the privilege of having one of his houses."—LA Architect The work of Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has attracted unprecedented international attention in recent years. The winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2002, Murcutt has fashioned an architecture that is remarkably consistent, unusual in character, and yet curiously familiar. His buildings, which are principally residential, are a harmonious blend of modernist sensibility, local craftsmanship, indigenous structures, and respect for nature. This major monograph, the most complete and up-to-date volume available, spans Murcutt's entire career, from the early modernisthouses to his most recent commissions. Françoise Fromonot examines Murcutt's early training and architectural influences and then analyzes how his buildings attempt to "marry modern architecture to the place, the territory, the landscape" to arrive at an ecological functionalism. The heart of the book focuses on the buildings themselves, an eclectic selection ranging from his courtyard houses in Sydney to freestanding residences set in Australia's barren and isolated landscapes. Full-color photography, much of it supplied from the architect's own private collection, testifies to the aesthetic appeal of the buildings, while Murcutt's line drawings and plans give further insight into his work. 406 illustrations, 197 in color.

Glenn Murcutt: Buildings and Projects 1962-2003

Arts & Photography

Fromonot, Françoise

Architecture

Thames&Hudson

The Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate for 2002, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has created an oeuvre that is remarkably consistent, unusual in character, and yet curiously familiar. His buildings, principally residential, are a harmonious blend of modernist sensibility, local craftsmanship, indigenous structures, and respect for nature. Murcutt established his one-man studio in Sydney in 1969; even today, with few exceptions, he practices alone. This major monograph on Murcutt spans his entire career, from his early modernist houses to larger commissions. The first section examines his training and architectural influences, while the second identifies recurring themes in his work and analyzes how his buildings attempt to "marry modern architecture to the place, the territory, the landscape," to blend modern typology with traditional Australian models to arrive at an ecological functionalism. The final section focuses on the buildings themselves, and, for this revised edition, all thirteen of his most recent projects have been included. The structures range from Murcutt's courtyard houses in Sydney to freestanding residences set in Australia's barren and isolated landscapes. At a time when climatic considerations and the lessons of the vernacular play an increasing role in architecture around the world, this definitive monograph reveals an architect whose work is the perfect expression of these ideals. 500 illustrations, 350 in color.

Glenn Murcutt: Buildings and Projects 1962-2003, Second Edition

Documents the work of Glenn Murcutt, contemporary Australian architect and recipient of the 1992 Alvar Aalto Medal for modern architecture. Covers his background and influences, principles and themes, and presents a selection of his buildings and projects using color and b&amp;w photographs and drawings. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Glenn Murcutt: Buildings and Projects

Whitney Library of Design

Glenn Murcutt: Projets et réalisations, 1962-2002

Gallimard]

This book traces the development of the city through the evolution of its architecture and urban planning.

Sydney: History of a Landscape

History

Thompson, Christopher

Australia & Oceania

Vilo Intl

For several years, the engineer and architect Marc Mimram has been making a name for himself with his elegant and technically sophisticated constructions, but it was with his double arch steel bridge Solf rino which spans the Seine between the Tuileries and the Gare d'Orsay that he recently vaulted into international prominence. He was awarded the renowned French architecture prize "Equerre d'argent" for this accomplishment. A distinctive feature of the bridge is the minimal use of materials, allowing the complex design to be realised with an uncharacteristic lightness and elegance. This book traces the entire construction process of the bridge, from the initial designs and building to the completed structure. Enhanced by a wealth of photographs and plans, this publication offers an in depth analysis of this impressive bridge.

Marc Mimram--Minimal Design: Solferino Bridge in Paris (French and English Edition)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Birkhauser

Jorn Utzon : Architetto Della Sydney Opera House (Italian translation from the French)

Piazza, Rita

Art Books Intl Ltd

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