Unquestionably the most dynamic region of the globe, the Pacific Rim is changing the cultural map of the world. This first all-encompassing survey of the region's contemporary architecture showcases 33 of the most cutting-edge architecture and design studios - each profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches, and extended captions. Thematic coverage presents the work of such design groups as Miller/Hull Partnership in Seattle, TEN Arquitectos in Mexico City, and Toyo Ito in Tokyo, demonstrating just ...
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Unquestionably the most dynamic region of the globe, the Pacific Rim is changing the cultural map of the world. This first all-encompassing survey of the region's contemporary architecture showcases 33 of the most cutting-edge architecture and design studios - each profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches, and extended captions. Thematic coverage presents the work of such design groups as Miller/Hull Partnership in Seattle, TEN Arquitectos in Mexico City, and Toyo Ito in Tokyo, demonstrating just how cross-cultural Pacific Rim architecture is. An extensive reference section offers project lists and architects' biographies. Essays by three internationally recognized architecture and design writers pinpoint current developments in the Pacific US, Oceania, and Asia.
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Add this copy of Pacific Edge: Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific to cart. $21.34, like new condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1998 by New York: Rizzoli.
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An exceptional copy; fine cloth in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 224 pages; Description: 224 p. : ill. (some col. ), plans; 28 cm. 33 of the most cutting-edge architecture and design studios-each profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches and extended captions.
Add this copy of Pacific Edge: Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific to cart. $37.00, like new condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1998 by London: Thames & Hudson.
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Physical description; 224p. : ill. (some col. ); 27cm. Notes; Includes index. Bibliography. Contents; Introduction-surface crossing and edge environments; modernist legacies-an international vernacular; college cities in western America, Aaron Betsky; edge conditions-regional inflection and the architecture of local identity-software rituals in the contemporary Asian city, Akira Suzuki; dense cities/sprawl-cities-architecture in the expanding new world city-perimeter politics: Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, Davina Jackson; tectonics-innovative in old contexts; media tectonics-generating an ambient architecture tectonics; film histories and project lists. Summary; The aim of this first all-encompassing survey of the Pacific region's contemporary architecture is to show how 33 of the most cutting-edge and innovative architecture and design studies have created buildings by drawing on the stylistic conflicts and dynamism that reverberate across the Pacific. Presented thematically, each studio is profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches and extended captions. In counterpoint to the book's thematic structure, three essays by internationally recognized architecture and design writers Aaron Betsky, Davina Jackson and Akira Suzuki consider the regional characteristics of western America, Oceania and Asia. Subjects; Architecture, Modern — 20th century — Pacific Area. Architecture. Modern Architecture. 20th Century. Architecture — Pacific Area — History — 20th century. Architecture — Pacific Area — 20th century. Pacific Ocean. ARCHITECTURE / History / General. ARCHITECTURE / Criticism. HOUSE & HOME / Decorating. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
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Very good. Very clean hardcover with jacket. no marks. clean text. solidbinding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
Add this copy of Pacific Edge: Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific to cart. $27.00, like new condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Rizzoli.
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Used-Very Good. Unquestionably the most dynamic region of the globe, the Pacific Rim is changing the cultural map of the world. Growing out of economic change and the rapid growth of cities is a new generation of architects who are merging local needs and vernacular traditions with styles that could only be called international. This creative fusion has resulted in some of the most exciting architectural work in decades. The first survey of the region's contemporary architecture showcases 33 of the most cutting-edge architecture and design studios-each profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches and extended captions. Thematic coverage presents the work of such design groups as Rob Wellington Quigley in San Diego, TEN Arquitectos in Mexico City, and Toyo Ito in Tokyo, demonstrating just how cross-cultural Pacific Rim architecture is. An extensive reference section offers projects lists and architects' biographies. A sourcebook, an inspiration, and a record of some of the most dynamic creative minds in the built world, 'Pacific Edge' is essential for every architecture bookshelf. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
Add this copy of Pacific Edge to cart. $31.99, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Rizzoli International Publications.
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Used-Very Good. Unquestionably the most dynamic region of the globe, the Pacific Rim is changing the cultural map of the world. Growing out of economic change and the rapid growth of cities is a new generation of architects who are merging local needs and vernacular traditions with styles that could only be called international. This creative fusion has resulted in some of the most exciting architectural work in decades. The first survey of the region's contemporary architecture showcases 33 of the most cutting-edge architecture and design studios-each profiled in depth, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches and extended captions. Thematic coverage presents the work of such design groups as Rob Wellington Quigley in San Diego, TEN Arquitectos in Mexico City, and Toyo Ito in Tokyo, demonstrating just how cross-cultural Pacific Rim architecture is. An extensive reference section offers projects lists and architects' biographies. A sourcebook, an inspiration, and a record of some of the most dynamic creative minds in the built world, 'Pacific Edge' is essential for every architecture bookshelf. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
Add this copy of Pacific Edge: Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific to cart. $38.47, good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Rizzoli.
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VG-/VG-light corner and edge wear to book and dust jacket. Navy boards with silver stamped spine lettering. Glossy color-illustrated dust jacket with purple spine and lettering in yellow and white. 224 pp. Color and BW illustrations. The aim of this text is to show how 33 design studios have created buildings by drawing on the stylistic conflicts and dynamism that reverberate across the Pacific. Each studio is profiled, with texts, photographs, line drawings, sketches and extended captions. -FirstSearch.
Add this copy of Pacific Edge: Contemporary Architecture on the Pacific to cart. $43.75, new condition, Sold by Bananafish Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Holland, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Thames & Hudson.
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New in New jacket. Size: 4to; Brand new in shrinkwrap. Upper and lower edge of shrinkwrap is torn and small portion of upper edge of dust jacket is creased with chipping at corner.
