Norman Foster Bücher

By one of the world's most famous and distinguished architects, his remarkable account of the re-design of Berlin's Reichstag--the home of Germany's parliament and symbol of a new and re-united Germany. In 1992, Germany decided to move its parliament from Bonn back to Berlin and to house it in the historic Reichstag. Sir Norman won the subsequent competition to use the shell of the building and completely re-think it as a symbol of a new age in the nation's history. Opened exactly on time this May to coincide with Berlin's new status as capital and once again as a great city, his design incorporates a glass dome, built above the assembly chamber, from which visitors can view the vibrant city below. Nearly demolished by the Nazis after its bombing in 1933, and heavily bombed during World War II, a patched-up Reichstag was used as a museum between 1958-72. Few buildings are so expressive of Germany's history. This major work, written by Foster with essays by others eminent in the field, reveals how this re-design reflects Germany's turbulent past as well as the hopes that accompany the destruction of the Wall between East and West and the re-unification of the nation. Archival material, many new photographs, and Foster's own sketches and drawings all serve to round out this timely work on the transformation of an iconic structure.

Mit der Gründung seines Architekturbüros vor 40 Jahren begann die Erfolgsgeschichte des britischen Architekten Norman Foster. Mit unvergleichlichen Bauwerken hat er seitdem weltweit eine architektonische Handschrift hinterlassen, die ihn zu einem der bedeutendsten Architekten der Gegenwart macht. 40 seiner wichtigsten Projekte und 40 Themen werden in diesem ausgefallen gestalteten „Doppel-Buch“ versammelt, das die Architektur Fosters vortrefflich widerspiegelt.

In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects -- Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection. The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and their own words their awe-inspiring achievements. Organized in reverse chronological order by laureate each chapter features four to six of the architect's major works, including museums, libraries, hotels, places of worship, and more. The text, culled from notebooks, interviews, articles, and speeches illuminates the architects' influences and inspirations, personal philosophy, and aspirations for his own work and the future of architecture. The book includes More than 1000 stunning photographs, blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings. Architect offers an unprecedented view into the minds of some of the most creative thinkers, dreamers, and builders of the last three decades and reveals that buildings are political, emotional, and spiritual.