Santiago Calatrava: Complete Works, Expanded Edition
Santiago Calatrava is dramatic both in designs and his public persona. In 2004 he captured the spotlight at the unveiling ceremont for his design for the World Trade Center Transportation Hub. On a whim Calatrava got up and sketched the building, with a giant bird stretching its wing above it, for the audience to see. This latest volume on the great architect reveals a lot about his process and the inspiration behind his work. For example, his affinity for drawing the human form and winged creatures, which inspired his entry for the Church of the Year 2000 competition in Rome, which he didn't win. Of course, there are alsohis many successes, like the Puente de la Mujer (Bridge of the Woman) in Buenos Aires and the New York Times Capsule, a time capsule on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The book also previews some unfinished projects, so look out for the Chicago Spire tower and Governor's Island Gondola in New York City. Hardcover, Rizzoli, $85 --Florida Inside Out Sept/Oct 2007