Monsterpieces
- A refreshing and interesting look at masterpieces with an unusual twist
- Unorthodox style that makes for a visually stimulating and compelling read
This collection of kids bestiaries is a critique of Monster Contemporary Architecture. It is a reinterpretation of contemporary iconic forms and the contemplation of the future states of these masterpieces, or more fittingly, Monsterpieces.
Two Harvard architecture graduates challenge their minds to “un-learn” architecture history. They speculate on the future state of post-occupancy of contemporary architectural icons, creating a retrospective of future archeological studies. A response and critique of iconic perFORMance the current architectural trend in competing for attention this fiction tells the story of building forms that do follow function. In this book, each eccentric form finds its justification in a speculative function, with surreal and dystopian connotations. The Casa da Musica is now a swimming pool, and Selfridge Birmingham is a prison for TV addicts, nothing more, nothing less.
- Publisher
- ORO Editions
- ISBN
- 9780981985732
- Published
- 18th Aug 2014
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- World excluding USA, Canada, Australasia & Asia (except Japan; China non-exclusive)
- Size
- 216 mm x 152 mm
- Pages
- 140 Pages
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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