Kpf: Vision and Process - Hardcover

Powell, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3764366966 ISBN 13: 9783764366964

Verlag: Birkhauser Verlag AG, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

The practice was formed in 1976 in New York, and rapidly made its mark on international architecture with buildings such as 333 Wacker Drive in Chicago (1979-1983) and DG Bank Headquarters in Frankfurt (1986-1993). They went on to become one of the most creative and productive offices worldwide and in particular made a name for themselves in the field of skyscraper construction. This volume presents 19 selected buildings and projects under construction. The focus of the book is the work of KPF London who has gained prominence in recent years with a number of imaginative and technically advanced buildings. Amongst the projects included are: Thames Court London, World Trade Centre in Amsterdam, Rothermere American Institute in Oxford, ENDESA Headquarters in Madrid etc.. All are documented with colour illustrations, technical plans and explanatory texts, which show that KPF´s reputation amongst the best is well-deserved. Author Kenneth Powell is an architect and has been an architecture critic for many years

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Kohn Pedersen Fox was formed in 1976 in New York, and rapidly made its mark on international architecture with buildings such as 333 Wacker Drive in Chicago (1979-1983) and DG Bank Headquarters in Frankfurt (1986-1993). They went on to become one of the most creative and productive offices worldwide and have been a strong presence in Europe since the opening of the KPF London office in 1988.
The focus of the book is the European work of the practice which has gained prominence in recent years with a number of imaginative and technically advanced buildings. This volume presents 19 selected buildings.
Amongst the works included are Thames Court in London, World Trade Center in Amsterdam, Rothermere American Institute in Oxford, Endesa Headquarters in Madrid, House of Representatives in Cyprus, ADIA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Parkhaven Tower in Rotterdam, the KBB project in Dusseldorf and Provinciehuis in The Hague. These designs are characterised by a commitment to technical excellence, operational efficiency and high ecological standards.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Birkhauser Verlag AG
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3764366966
• ISBN 13: 9783764366964
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 175
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar