Architecture + automobiles / by Philip Jodidio
2011, First Edition. Mulgrave, Vic. : Images Publishing. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 227 pages; Physical description; 227 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 25 cm. inludes index. Summary; 'Architecture and Automobiles' have been intrinsically linked since the dawn of the internal combustion engine - from the assembly plant to the showroom and on to that ubiquitous fixture of the artificial landscape, the service station. The streamlined forms of automobiles have often inspired architects and some have even ventured into designing their own cars. This book features Foster and Partners, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, ONL, Renzo Piano, Populous, Zaha Hadid, UNStudio and Massimiliano Fuksas. Biography; Philip Jodidio is an internationally renowned author of more than 40 books on architecture. Subjects; Roadside architecture. Architectural design. Automobiles - Design and construction - Influence. Architecture ; Road & motor vehicles: general interest. ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General. ARCHITECTURE / History / General. TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / History. Item #226314
Price: €45.00