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Renzo Piano /

Agnoletto, Matteo, 1972-

Renzo Piano / Matteo Agnoletto ; [translation, Clarice Zdanski]. - 1st English ed. - Milan : Motta, 2009. - 119 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports., plans ; 27 cm. - Minimum . - Minimum. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 119).

Works: Plateau Beaubourg, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris ; The Menil Collection, Houston ; Terminal, Kansai International Airport, Osaka ; Reorganization of the Old Port in Genoa, Genoa ; Jean-Marie Tijibaou Cultural Center, Nouméa ; Liturgical Hall for Padre Pio, San Giovanni Rotondo ; Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome ; Maison Hermès, Tokyo ; Remodelling and expansion of the Morgan Library, New York ; New headquarters of The New York Times, New York ; Remodelling and expansion of the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco -- Projects: The London Bridge Tower, London ; Urban requalification of the ex-Michelin area, Trento ; Tjuvholmen Icon Complex, Oslo ; Convent of the Poor Clares, Ronchamp.

The aim of this collection is to offer a series of short monographs which, though brief, nevertheless deal with all aspects of the master's personality: works, constructed or otherwise, primary written sources, critiques and photographic interpretations. The underlying aim is to offer an in-depth, comprehensive overview targeted at anyone interested in learning about architecture including students, professionals or simply those who are interested in the subject, by providing not only basic information but also guidance in terms of gaining more insight into the subject. The volumes are dedicated to some of the best known modern and contemporary architects.


In English, translated from Italian.

9788864130101 (hard cover) 8864130101 (hard cover) 9788861161184 8861161189

2012452748


Piano, Renzo.


Architecture, Modern--20th century.
Architecture, Modern--21st century.

NA1123.P47 / A8613 2009

720.92 / A.M.R