Philip Jodidio, Peter Gossel (Editor)
Calatrava (Ba)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836535656
- author:
- Philip Jodidio, Peter Gossel (Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Benedikt Taschen Verlag
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.3 x 26.2 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Architects, Philip Jodidio, Peter Gossel,Calatrava (Ba),Benedikt Taschen Verlag,3836535653,Architecture,Individual Architects & Firms - General,ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / Monographs,A
- Condition:
- New
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Description
Spanish visionary Santiago Calatrava is renowned around the world for his innovative and futuristic designs. His structures combine deft engineering solutions with dramatic visual impact, as seen in iconic buildings such as the Athens 2004 Olympic sports complex and the Museum of Tomorrow. Calatrava's creations often explore the intersection of movement and balance, incorporating organic forms and human movements into his work. Influenced by NASA space design and da Vinci's nature studies, his structures exude a sense of lightness, agility, and aerodynamism, yet maintain a graceful poise in their surroundings. This compact introduction showcases Calatrava's unique aesthetic through key projects from his career, from early breakthroughs to recent works. It offers a concise exploration of his integration of futuristic ideas with cultural and scientific contexts.
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