Cet architecte britannique est réputé pour ses conceptions modernistes et fonctionnalistes. Son travail se caractérise par des formes audacieuses et l'intégration de la technologie dans les bâtiments. L'approche de Rogers en matière de conception implique souvent l'exposition de la structure et des services du bâtiment, créant ainsi un espace dynamique et ouvert. Il met l'accent sur l'impact social de l'architecture et sa capacité à améliorer la vie des gens.
By the year 2025, three-quarters of the world's population will live in cities. In these lectures, one of Britain's most prominent architects attempts to show how a city can respect both people and the environment through urban planning.
From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, Architecture: The Whole Story is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, Architecture: The Whole Story provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.
Oliver Twist naît orphelin dans l'Angleterre du XIXe siècle. Mal nourri, exploité dès ses plus jeunes années, le pauvre garçon endure tout avec patience. Mais un jour, il refuse les traitements injustes qu'il subit et fuit vers Londres. Recueilli par une bande de jeunes voleurs, il découvre alors un autre monde, tout aussi cruel. Le destin cessera-t-il de s'acharner contre Oliver ?
On average, from 2000 to 2025, Britain will need almost four million additional households. How can these be provided without the endless "development" of the countryside, or stretching already strained urban resources? This work tackles these issues.
This book features an exquisite design, including a silk case and a gatefold, enhancing its visual appeal. It contains 28 pages of special insertions, adding depth and richness to the reading experience. The lavish production quality makes it a standout piece, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The story follows young ducklings as they embark on a vibrant journey, discovering the importance of kindness, guidance, and friendship. Through simple, accessible language, the book illustrates how children can learn to appreciate the goodness in others, regardless of their appearances, and highlights the foundations of building lasting relationships.
The journey of self-discovery unfolds as Mary uncovers her past, guided by the compassion of strangers. Through their support, she embarks on a quest to understand her identity and origins, revealing profound themes of belonging and connection.
This guide explores innovative digital methods that enhance social research, offering practical applications of the latest advancements in technology. It provides researchers with tools and strategies to effectively integrate digital techniques into their studies, fostering a deeper understanding of social phenomena. The focus is on bridging traditional research methods with contemporary digital practices, making it essential for those looking to stay at the forefront of social research methodologies.
"Richard Rogers is one of the pre-eminent architects of his generation, whose approach to buildings is infused with his love of life, strong sense of social justice, and his playful aesthetic sense. From the Pompidou Centre in Paris to the Lloyds Building in the City of London, and from his inspirational Maggie's Centre for cancer sufferers to his Y:Cube housing for homeless young people, he has turned what architecture can do inside out. This book is both the engaging and inspirational story of Richard Rogers' life as an architect and simultaneously a book about creating a better society by creating better places to live. Ranging backwards and forwards over a long and creative life, and integrating relationships, projects, stories, collaborations and arguments with case studies, drawings and photographs Inside Out is a dazzling and inspiring book as original as its author."--Publisher's descriptio
This volume entitled Studio Talk is a collection of 13 interviews that have constituted the first chapter, “Studio”, of each issue of GA DOCUMENT EXTRA series that have been published since 1995, an unpublished interview with Frank O. Gehry originally for the aforementioned series, and an interview with Enric Miralles (GA DOCUMENT #60) who has passed away in 2000.Frank O. Gehry 1929-Arata Isozaki 1931-Ricardo Legorreta 1931-Richard Rogers 1933-Alvaro Siza 1933-Richard Meier 1934-Norman Foster 1935-Tadao Ando 1941-Thom Mayne/Morphosis 1944-Christian de Portzamparc 1944-Bernard Tschumi 1944-Jean Nouvel 1945-Steven Holl 1947-Zaha Hadid 1950-Enric Miralles 1955-2000
