Frank O. Gehry Since 1997
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The only complete monograph on the past twelve years of the great architect's career. Published in conjunction with the major exhibition curated by Germano Celant at the Milan Triennial, this volume brings together all the projects realized by Frank O. Gehry since his pivotal stylistic metamorphosis of 1997, embodied by the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, until today. Among the featured works: the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles (1989-2003), the DZ Bank Building in Berlin (1995-2001), the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago (1999-2004), the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. (1999-2005), the Experience Music Project in Seattle (1995-2000), the Art Gallery of Ontario (2000-2008), the Interactive Corporation headquarters in New York (2003-2007), the Beekman Street residential complex in New York (2003-2009), and two projects begun in 2005-06 that are still underway, the Atlantis Sentosa resort in Singapore and the Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi. Opening with a critical essay by Germano Celant, the catalogue presents every one of the 1989 Pritzker Prize winner's projects since 1997, many of them heretofore unpublished, in the form of sketches, study drawings, 3-D elaborations, models and photographs of finished buildings. It will be a must-have for architects, architectural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern design.
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THE THESIS
This volume chronicles the architectural output of Frank O. Gehry from 1997 to the present, focusing on his pivotal stylistic evolution. The book serves as the sole comprehensive monograph covering the past twelve years of the architect's career, published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the Milan Triennial. It meticulously documents projects realized since his significant stylistic metamorphosis, marked by the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, through to ongoing works. The content is presented through sketches, study drawings, 3-D elaborations, models, and photographs of completed buildings, offering an in-depth look at his creative process and finished structures.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Projects realized by Frank O. Gehry since 1997, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
- Key works such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, DZ Bank Building, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Corcoran Gallery, Experience Music Project, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Interactive Corporation headquarters.
- Details on residential complexes like Beekman Street and ongoing projects such as Atlantis Sentosa and the Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi.
- A critical essay by Germano Celant providing context and analysis.
- Sketches, study drawings, and 3-D elaborations for numerous projects.
- Photographs of finished buildings showcasing Gehry's architectural style.
- Previously unpublished project details and insights into Gehry's design evolution.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This monograph is positioned as an essential resource for architects, architectural enthusiasts, and those interested in modern design, offering an unparalleled look at Frank O. Gehry's work during a transformative period. The inclusion of numerous projects, many previously unpublished, alongside detailed visual materials like sketches and models, suggests a comprehensive and authoritative overview. The critical essay by Germano Celant further grounds the volume in scholarly analysis, indicating a publication intended for serious study and appreciation of contemporary architectural achievements.
Page Count:
318
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Skira
ISBN-10:
8857201791
ISBN-13:
9788857201795
Architecture
Non-Fiction
Design
Monograph
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