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Since the early buildings in the 1950s at Udine in Friuli, Gino Valle has been recognised by international critics as one of the most original and creative European architects of the post-war period. His artistic talent, associated with a great intellectual curiosity and with a genuine passion for the experimentation of new construction systems, led Valle to develop an architectural work resolutely open and multiform. Whether in the smaller towns of Friuli and Veneto or in metropolitan centres as New York, Paris or Berlin, Valle realised a wide range of important works: social housing and banks, factories and offices, town halls and courthouses. These buildings make valuable contributions to debates concerning the relationship between new architecture and historic surroundings, between industrial and open landscape, between urban design and architectural intervention. A very large part of his work was dedicated to typically "modern" working spaces - factories and office buildings - in response to clients firstly regional and national (the industries Zanussi, Fantoni, Olivetti), and subsequently international and multinational (the IBM, the Banca Commerciale Italiana, the Deutsche Bank). This edition makes available for the first time in English the only critical monograph dedicated to the complete work of Gino Valle.
Gino Valle's architectural legacy is examined through his significant contributions to post-war European design. The monograph explores Valle's career from his early buildings in the 1950s, highlighting his originality and creativity as recognized by international critics. It details his intellectual curiosity and passion for experimenting with new construction systems, which resulted in a diverse body of work. The book investigates how Valle's designs, situated in both small towns and major international cities, engage with the complex relationships between modern architecture and historical contexts, industrial and natural landscapes, and urban planning.
This monograph is presented as the only critical study of Gino Valle's complete work available in English, suggesting it aims to be a definitive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of post-war European architecture. The description emphasizes Valle's recognition by international critics for his originality and creativity, indicating that the book likely synthesizes expert opinions and critical analyses of his designs. It highlights his engagement with significant architectural debates, pointing to a scholarly and analytical approach within the text. The focus on his diverse projects and his innovative use of construction systems suggests the book will appeal to those interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of architectural practice.
Page Count:
351
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Lund Humphries
ISBN-10:
1848222777
ISBN-13:
9781848222779
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