Architecture on Architecture
Subtitle: Platt Byard Dovell White
By: introduction by Kenneth Frampton
Contributors: Platt Byard Dovell White
Publisher: Monacelli Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781580931847
Subjects: Platt Byard Dovell White; Architecture -- United States -- 20th century; Architecture -- United States -- 21st century
Description: Individually and in partnership, as architects, educators, and advocates, the four principals of Platt Byard Dovell White Architects have made an indelible impression on the contemporary and historic architecture of New York City and beyond. In projects that range from historic preservation--the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park and the Supreme Court of New York's Appellate Division First Department--to modernist interventions--the Saginaw Art Museum in Michigan and New 42nd Street Studios near Times Square--the firm's work is notable for its balance of innovation and tradition, of working within an urban context while contributing to that context.The first monograph on this award-winning firm, Architecture on Architecture illustrates the philosophy of Platt Byard Dovell White in its presentation of buildings and projects. Portfolios of twenty-three institutional, commercial, and residential works are complemented by two essays--one by noted critic Kenneth Frampton--and a lively timeline showing the personal and professional evolution of the architects.
Table of contents: title: Between old and new / Kenneth Frampton; title: Architecture's argument  / Paul Spencer Byard; title: Reece School; title: Saginaw Art Museum; title: Appellate Division Courthouse; title: 47 East 91st Street; title: Bridgehampton Residence; title: Equinox Fitness clubs; title: The Brearley School; title: Green-Wood Mausoleum; title: Congregation Shearith Israel; title: Cedar Lake ensemble; title: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center; title: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; title: Spence Lower School; title: Green-Wood Columbarium; title: Foundation building, the Cooper Union; title: 110 + Broadway; title: Poly Prep Lower School; title: Pittwater House; title: Chanel Headquarters; title: Casa Italiana, Columbia University; title: 50 Madison; title: New 42nd Street studios; title: PBDW timeline; title: Acknowledgments