Stern, Robert A.M.

Between Memory and Invention: My Journey in Architecture

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ISBN 13:
9781580935890
author:
Stern, Robert A.M.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Monacelli Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
26 x 19.4 x 3.8 centimetres (1.4
Genre:
Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Arts & Photography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£52.50

Description

Robert A. M. Stern presents a personal and candid assessment of contemporary architecture and his fifty years of practice in this comprehensive account. Spanning over five decades, the book chronicles Stern's formative years, architectural education, and half-century of architectural practice, touching on all the influences that shaped him. From his Brooklyn upbringing to his relationships with prominent architects and educators, Stern recounts the origins of Robert A. M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) and major projects in its history, including notable buildings such as Celebration, Florida, Times Square and 42nd Street, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. This accessible, informative account of a life in architecture offers personal insights and humor, providing a unique perspective on the world of contemporary architecture.

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