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Ruin and Redemption in Architecture

by Daniel Barasch, Dylan Thuras
RM81.20 MYR
Ruin and Redemption in Architecture
Ruin and Redemption in Architecture

Transformed ruins: architecture's dramatic, redemptive beauty.

If you have an eye for the poetic drama in architectural metamorphosis, "Ruin and Redemption in Architecture" is a thought-provoking read. It's not just about the aesthetics of decay and the grandeur of renewal; it's a testament to human creativity and resilience. The stories of these structures, set against a global backdrop, illustrate how the bones of the past can become the foundation for the future, igniting a sense of possibility for derelict spaces worldwide. This book will inspire you to see beyond the surface and appreciate the potential for transformation in the built environment.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Ruin and Redemption in Architecture

by Daniel Barasch, Dylan Thuras
RM81.20 MYR
ISBN: 9780714878027
Authors: Daniel Barasch, Dylan Thuras
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date of Publication: 2019-04-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Architecture
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

Lost, forgotten, reimagined, and the compelling beauty of abandoned, reinvented, and rescued architecture, Ruin and Redemption in Architecture captures the awe-inspiring drama of abandoned, forgotten, and ruined spaces, as well as the extraordinary designs that can bring them back to life - demonstrating that reimagined, repurposed, and abandoned architecture has the beauty and power to change lives, communities, and cities the world over. The scale and diversity of abandoned buildings is shown through examples from all around the world, demonstrating the extraordinary ingenuity of their transformation by some of the greatest architectural designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Examples range from Victorian gas holders, imposing railway stations, factories, World War II flak towers and bunkers to Gothic churches and belle époque theaters. This compelling book also brings to life the fascinating stories behind high-profile projects such as the High Line in New York, Tate Modern in London, the Prada campus in Milan, and Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, as well as extraordinary lesser-known abandoned - and regenerated - spaces around the world. Iconic work from the stars of the 20th century including Marcel Breuer, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright - as well as extraordinary transformations by such contemporary masters as Jean Nouvel, OMA, Thomas Heatherwick, and Herzog & de Meuron. Ruin and Redemption in Architecture includes a foreword by Dylan Thuras, co-founder of
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Transformed ruins: architecture's dramatic, redemptive beauty.

If you have an eye for the poetic drama in architectural metamorphosis, "Ruin and Redemption in Architecture" is a thought-provoking read. It's not just about the aesthetics of decay and the grandeur of renewal; it's a testament to human creativity and resilience. The stories of these structures, set against a global backdrop, illustrate how the bones of the past can become the foundation for the future, igniting a sense of possibility for derelict spaces worldwide. This book will inspire you to see beyond the surface and appreciate the potential for transformation in the built environment.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.