Arcadian 12 Houses
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Arcadian 12 Houses
By (Author) BCJ Architects
Oro Editions
Oro Editions
1st June 2023
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Individual architects and architectural firms
Architecture
728.0922
Physical Properties
Hardback
424
Width 228mm, Height 330mm
Description
A profoundly humane architecture that celebrates a sense of place, context, ecological sensitivity, and an innovative use of materials.
Widely acclaimed for designs that feature environmental sensitivity and meticulous attention to detail linking people, buildings, and nature, Bohlin Cywinski Jacksons virtuoso residential and public projects showcased in this sequel to Arcadian Architecture are presented in detail, with sumptuous new color photography, conceptual sketches, presentation drawings, and construction documents. Included in this volume are the Apple stores, evoking the brands high-tech cool through sustainable design and ecologically sound materials.
Author Bio
Peter Q. Bohlin, Bernard J. Cywinski, and Jon C. Jackson founded their practice in 1965. The firm has eleven principals and over forty associates, with offices in Wilkes-Barre, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has received more than 380 regional, national, and international awards. Glenn Murcutt has won numerous awards, including the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Architecture in 2001 and the Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 2002.
