Title: Extreme minimalism : architecture /
Authors: Uffelen, Chris van.; Uffelen, Chris van,
Publisher: Braun,
Year: 2014
Subjects: Minimal architecture.; Architektur; Minimalismus (Architektur); Minimal architecture Pictorial works.; Architecture, Modern Pictorial works.; Architecture, Modern Designs and plans.
Abstract: Based on a select range of contemporary buildings, this book examines the question of how compelling esthetic impressions and expressions can be achieved with reduced shapes. Representing various types of structures, the chosen examples are mostly based on the concept of a simple comprehensive overall shape, focus on a few main materials as means of expression, and are comparatively simple to implement. Despite, or perhaps due to, the consistently applied limitations, the results are extremely remarkable.
Contents: Squish Studio / Saunders Architecture -- Liyuan Library / Li Xiaodong Atelier -- Porsche Pavilion / Henn -- City green court / Richard Meier & Partners Architects -- Outdoor food court / jaf:: architecture + design -- Pinc Pavilion / Clinica de Arquitectura -- Administration building with auditorium / Architekten BKSP Grabau Leiber Obermann und Partner -- Extension World Trade Organization (WTO) / Wittfoht Architekten -- Marseille Vieux Port / Foster + Partners -- Intras Center for the Mentally Disabled / Amas4arquitectura -- Mosquito Coast Factory / Tolila+Gillilland Atelier d'Architecture -- Gate of stone, gate of wind / Tadao Ando Architect & Associates -- Nobu Malibu / Montalba Architects -- Chapel in the woods Paolo Zermani, Eugenio Tessoni -- 150-meter weekend house / Shinichi Ogawa & Associates -- C2 3 Pharmacy research building / Simon Freie Architekten -- Mandinat al Zahra Museum / Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos -- House in Hakusan / Fujiwara-Muro architects --^