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Steven Holl celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of his landmark book Anchoring with Compression, a collection of thirty-five major projects from the past decade. Holl applies concepts from neuroscience, literature, social science, and philosophy to develop the idea of compression: the condensation of material and social forces to create meaningful and sustainable architecture. A diverse roster of international works includes an expansion of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston; academic facilities for Columbia University, Princeton University, and the Glasgow School of Art; urban plans; a harbor gateway for Copenhagen; and an extension of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. All demonstrate Holl's poetic attention to light, space, and water; a subtle and tactile employment of material and color; and an awareness of architecture's potential to connect people through inspiring public spaces.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781616898519
  • ISBN-10: 1616898518
  • Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
  • Publish Date: November 2019
  • Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.45 pounds
  • Page Count: 176

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