The founder of Architizer.com and practicing architect draws on his unique position at the crossroads of architecture and social media to highlight 100 important buildings that embody the future of architecture.We’re asking more of architecture than ever before; the response will define our future. A pavilion made from paper. A building that eats smog. An inflatable concert hall. A research lab that can walk through snow. We’re entering a new age in architecture—one where we expect our buildings to deliver far more than just shelter. We want buildings that inspire us while helping the environment; buildings that delight our senses while serving the needs of a community; buildings made possible both by new technology and repurposed materials. Like an architectural cabinet of wonders; this book collects the most innovative buildings of today and tomorrow. The buildings hail from all seven continents (to say nothing of other planets); offering a truly global perspective on what lies ahead. Each page captures the soaring confidence; the thoughtful intelligence; the space-age wonder; and at times the sheer whimsy of the world’s most inspired buildings—and the questions they provoke: Can a building breathe? Can a skyscraper be built in a day? Can we 3D-print a house? Can we live on the moon? Filled with gorgeous imagery and witty insight; this book is an essential and delightful guide to the future being built around us—a future that matters more; and to more of us; than ever.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Child of the Fire is ON FIRE!By ABC JohnsonIf you want a lesson on the cracks in the Art History worlds facade; all while discovering the Art of an extraordinary 19th Century American Artist; this is the book for you. Im not "into" Art History. But this book made me think and see things...Kirsten Pai Buick is an Associate Professor in Art History at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque.Shes both an Americanist AND she has extensively studied Italian Renaissance Art.Intellectually; she is a powerhouse; but Buick does not overpower us with confounding doublespeak or unhelpful theories explaining the Art Life of Edmonia Lewis. Instead; she uses the track record of Art History to show the problems inherent in such an academic discipline. Through following Edmonia Lewis body of work and through comparisons with other contemporary artists; Kirsten Pai Buick unwinds the bind that Art History has put Edmonia Lewis in; and by extension many other Artists.Buick approaches Lewis not as a woman Artist; or a black Artist; or a First Nation American Indian Artist; but simply as an Artist in 19th Century America; influenced by the world and her own internal muse. She contrasts this approach with Art Historys cloistering of Lewis into categories and sub-categories that belittle her artistic achievements and her life experience.Buick lets us see all the contradictions she sees. Buick analyzes and underscores and rearranges these contradictions into fortunately composed diagrams that show what happens when Art History becomes a tool of power instead of a beacon of enlightenment.Theres a lot going on in this book. Strangely; its through-line makes it all easy to follow. And that is what we are left with when we finish this: Kirsten Pai Buick cares about Edmonia Lewis. But more to the point; she cares about US getting it. And she makes sure we do.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A well written treatment on a most deserving artist!By Diana L. LindenChild of the Fire is the first major treatment of artist Mary Edmonia Lewiss the 19th century sculptor of known for her mixed racial heritage above that of her artistic achievements. Author Buicks skilled research and writing casts off previous vaque and romanticized interpretations of the art and her work; presenting a well-argued innovative appraisl of Lewis. Excellent work!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic and eye openingBy anneThis book is extraordinarily well written and thought provoking. However; it is a great shame that the illustrations are not included. I would have expected better of Duke University Press.
