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Shunning the spotlight by choice,?from their outlying studio of Olot, the laureates of this year?s Pritzker Prize have worked together for thirty years developing an architecture that is radical in its language yet anchored to its context and committed to nature. On the occasion of the concession of this prestigious award, Arquitectura Viva presents?RCR arquitectes. Complete Works 1988-2017?. The book includes 40 of the studio?s most important works, including suggestive and personal ones like Pedra Tosca Park, Horizonte House, and the Bell-lloc Winery, all in Catalonia, and also completions outside Spain, like the Soulages Museum and La Cuisine Centre in France, or the Hofheide Crematorium and Walse Krook Media Library in Belgium.
This book chronicles the architectural philosophy and built works of RCR arquitectes, the recipients of the Pritzker Prize, examining their thirty-year career. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the studio's output, highlighting their commitment to radical yet contextually-anchored design principles and their deep connection to nature. The book showcases forty of their most significant projects, demonstrating their unique approach to materials and form.
This monograph offers a comprehensive look at the work of RCR arquitectes, a practice recognized with the Pritzker Prize. The collection of forty projects provides substantial material for understanding their distinct architectural approach, which balances innovative language with a strong sense of place and environmental consideration. The inclusion of both Spanish and international works allows for a broad appreciation of their design evolution and impact.
Page Count:
238
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Arquitectura viva
ISBN-10:
846179530X
ISBN-13:
9788461795307
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