Han Tumertekin
Subtitle: recent work
By: edited by Hashim Sarkis.
Contributors: Sarkis, Hashim.
Publisher: Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9780935617917
Subjects: Tümertekin, Han, -- 1958- -- Criticism and interpretation
Description: "Focusing on five recent projects including B2 House, which recently won him the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, this publication presents the architecture of renowned Turkish architect Han Tumertekin to the English-speaking world. The book examines in detail his ability to engage in some of the more difficult issues confronting architects throughout the world today, such as suburban tract development, landscape and environment, and the challenges of practicing in different countries." "The book includes an introductory essay by Hashim Sarkis, a brief statement by Tumertekin on his design approach, and written and graphic explanations of Tumertekin's projects."--BOOK JACKET.