About the Book
Ideal for those who have been commissioned, or are in competition, who want to learn about the very latest developments and trends in the area. New introductions to each section focus the remit of the book and make it a complete and comprehensive guide to the topic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction. Case studies: Part 1 Role Models - 1. Renzo Piano Building Workshop, IBM Pavilion, Shunji Ishida, Europe, 1982-85; 2. Tadao Ando, Karaza Theatre, Japan, 1987-88; 3. Future Systems, MoMI Hospitality Pavilion, London, UK, 1993; 4. Festo Airtecture Air Hall, 1996-1999, Airquarium, 2000-01; 5. TAG McLaren Communications Centre, 2002. Part 2 Problem Solvers - 1. Lorenzo Apicella, TSB Pavilion, UK, 1991; Hong Kong Tourist Association Pavilion, Europe, 1995; Volvo Car Marketing Units, UK, 1997; 2. Alec French Partnership, Bristol Development Corporation Marketing Centre, Bristol, UK, 1992; 3. Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners, IGUS factory, Cologne, Germany, 1992-2001; 4. Buro Happold, Antarctic Survival Tent, 1985; MEC Arena, UK, 1990; RSSB shelter, UK, 1994; 5. Branson Coates, Powwerhouse:UK, 1998; 6. Eduard Böhtlingk, Young Dutch Architects Biennial Exhibition, 1985; Markies Trailer, 1986-95; Spotter, 2000; Mobile Unity, 2002. Part 3 Specialists - 1. FTL Happold, Carlos Moseley Music Pavilion, New York, USA,1991; Cadillac Theatre, Detroit,USA, 1995; TME/LANMaS, USA, 1993-95; AT&T Global Olympic Village, Atlanta, USA, 1996; 2. Mark Fisher, Rolling Stones Steel Wheels/Voodoo Lounge tour sets, 1989-95; Pink Floyd Division Bell tour set, 1993-94; U2 Popmart tour set, 1997-98; Rolling Stones, Bridges to Babylon set, 1997-99; 3. Maurice Agis, Colourspace, 1970-95; Dreamspace, 1996-2003; 4. NASA, Lunar Outpost project, 1990-95; NASA TransHAB, 1997-2004; 5. Weatherspace Resources Ltd., BHP Diamond Mine Camp, N.W. Territories, Canada,1993. General Selected Bibliography. Index.
Review :
Reviews of previous edition: 'Kronenburg's case studies are clearly presented and throughly researched... the collection is a useful source of inspiration for anyone interested in innovative construction or technology.' The Architect's Journal
