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Venice has developed into a Mecca for international architects in the last few decades. The elite of contemporary architecture gather to celebrate the most prestigious architecture exhibition of our time at the Biennale in the shadows of St. Mark's Place, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace. It is all the more amazing that there is no current guide which covers the modern architecture of the largest open-air-museum in the world. This Architectural Guide is a ticket to a journey of discovery off the beaten tourist path through Venice after 1950. The boat trips and walks in the guide lead to new residential complexes and converted harbour sheds, to works by Carlo Scarpa, Tadao Ando and David Chipperfield. This very practical travel guide also examines controversial new projects like the flood control barriers or spectacular conversions like that of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi by Rem Koolhaas. In addition to never realised designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, the authors present all the Biennale pavilions from the last six decades.
Publication Data:
Author(s): Clemens F. Kusch, Anabel Gelhaar, Geoffrey Steinherz
Publisher: DOM Publishers
Pages: 277
Language: en
Category: Art and Photography
Genre: Architecture, History, Contemporary (1945-), Landscape, Regional, Buildings, Landmarks & Monuments, Travel, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
ISBN: 3869223626
Condition Note:
Title: Architectural Guide Venice: Buildings and Projects After 1950 Authors: Clemens F. Kunsch & Anable Gellhaar Edition: English Version Publication Year: 2014 Format: Paperback Condition Pages and book tail in good condition with no marks. Front cover shows slight foxing near the top centre area. Spine has a scuff mark near the bottom centre. Sold by: Kisharon Langdon — a UK charity offering opportunities and support for individuals within the autism and learning disability community.