An illuminating study of the architecture of one of the 20th century’s most important tropical modernists Vladimir Ossipoff (1907–1998), known as the “master of Hawaiian architecture,” was at the forefront of the postwar phenomenon known as tropical modernism. Although he practiced at a time of rapid growth and social change in Hawai`i, Ossipoff criticized large-scale development and advocated environmentally sensitive designs, developing a distinctive form of architecture appropriate to the lush topography, microclimates, and vernacular traditions of the Hawaiian islands.
This stunning book, now available for the first time in paperback, surveys Ossipoff’s buildings, which demonstrate a striking interplay of indoor and outdoor space, as well as a vibrant and glamorous architectural style that has proven delightfully particular to its place and durable over time.

Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff

Arts & Photography

Treib, Marc

Britton, Karla

Architecture

Yale University Press

- The first monograph in English on the work of French architect Auguste Perret (1874-1954), a pioneering precursor to the Modern movement - Looks at Perret's projects in France and abroad, such as the Musee des Travaux Publics in Paris, the Church of Notre-Dame at Raincy and other domestic, industrial and urban buildings, and his innovative use of structure and materials - Richly illustrated with new colour photography as well as drawings and photographs from the Perret archive - Includes an appendix of Perret's aphorisms and other writings

Auguste Perret

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Phaidon Press

RM Schindler/Auguste Perret - Set of 2

Sheine, Judith

A New church at one of world's most visited holy shrines, with outstanding liturgical design Millions of pilgrims flock to Fatima in Portugal every year. A new church building was needed to accommodate up to 9000 people. The Most Holy Trinity Church was completed in 2007 for use at Sunday mass. The challenge was to create a building that, despite its size, would blend unobtrusively into the historical site, offering the possibility to be used for other cultural or religious purposes too. Features essays, project descriptions, and photography by Fernando Guerra that brings the project to life.

Sanctuary of Fatima: Church of the Most Holy Trinity

Tombazis, Alexandros N.

Philippidis, Dimitris

Guerra, Luciano

Images Publishing Dist Ac

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