Prouvé

Taschen Basic Architecture

by Nils Peters

Shapes of Things to Come
Jean Prouve s economical elegance

French-born Jean Prouve (1901 1984) was the 20th century s leading construction designer, a self-declared constructeur and member of the jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a designer, he captured the midcentury spirit of innovation, expansion, and growth, developing techniques that united simple, striking aesthetics with practical, cost-effective materials and assembly.

From vast, temporary exhibition marquees to handheld letter openers, modular building systems to interior lighting, Prouve s designs efficiently fitted their function with minimal fuss and understated elegance. Feted by designers, architects, and engineers the world over, Prouve has left a rich and inspirational legacy, which resonates perfectly with the approach of this compact volume, neatly summarizing his life and works."

Genres: Architecture, Design, Art

96 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2006

Reviews

[Carolina Helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ando a ler uma série de livros desta colecção, que tenho encontrado a preços muito convidativos. Neste caso em particular, gostei muito da informação e da forma como a os autores relacionam, sintetizam e relatam factos da vida dos arquitectos com uma demonstração detalhada das suas obras. Uma excelente colecção da Taschen.