Peter Noever Bücher

Die Publikation beinhaltet Beiträge von Coop Himmelblau, Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl, Thom Mayne, Eric O. Moss, Carme Pinós und Lebbeus Woods sowie ein Vorwort von Frank O. Gehry

COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, founded in 1968, is among the most innovative and significant architectural firms globally. This catalog, accompanying an exhibition at MAK Wien, showcases numerous international projects by the team, including key buildings like BMW Welt, Musée des Confluences, and the European Central Bank. A highlight of the publication is the presentation of a unique spatial installation developed for MAK, which effectively illustrates the continuity and diversity of the architects' design vocabulary. The firm’s recent urban structures, such as BMW Welt in Munich (2001-07), Musée des Confluences in Lyon (2001-10), and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt (2003-11), are featured through a collection of photographs, renderings, planning materials, and sketches. These materials provide insights into both completed structures and those still in the planning phase. Contributions from Jeffrey Kipnis, Sylvia Lavin, and Peter Noever explore the connections between the firm’s work and broader themes in architecture, history, literature, film, and art. Additionally, project-specific texts from the firm offer a deep dive into their conceptual practices, highlighting their role as pioneers in contemporary architecture.

Focusing on pieces from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, this volume draws on the world's largest collection of J. & L. Lobmeyr glass, which resides in the MAK. Situated at the interface of art and industry, the MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art has, from the time of its foundation, been a partner to J. & L. Lobmeyr. As an international glass manufacturer, the company has always sought dialogue with artists to produce glass to the highest technical and artistic standards. This catalogue of holdings is an illustrative and scientific survey of the MAK's representative collection of Lobmeyr glassware of the 20th and 21st centuries with detailed information, photos and comparative examples. The volume documents the company's strategies and stages up until today, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for glass lovers and experts.