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Brutales Luzern: Brutalistische Architektur im Kanton Luzern
Brutales Luzern: Brutalistische Architektur im Kanton Luzern
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Brutales Luzern is a book that showcases the diversity of Brutalist architecture in the Swiss Canton of Lucerne. It presents 53 portraits of important buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, including schools, municipal administrations, homes for the elderly, churches, monasteries, and industrial facilities. The book provides an overview of the buildings and an essay on their architectural-historical context, and also serves as a useful travel guide for architecture enthusiasts.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2023
Publisher: Quart Publishers
Brutales Luzern is a captivating exploration of Brutalism in the Swiss Canton of Lucerne. In recent years, this architectural style has garnered immense international acclaim, captivating the hearts of architecture enthusiasts worldwide. This publication presents a remarkable 53 portraits that showcase the incredible diversity of Brutalism in the Lucerne region. It is astounding to discover how much this relatively small area of 1,500 square kilometers has to offer. The book presents the most significant buildings from the 1960s and 1970s in chronological order, accompanied by numerous photographs, concise yet detailed information, and extensively documented plans.
The selection of private and public buildings showcased in this publication is truly remarkable. From schools and municipal administrations to homes for the elderly, churches, monasteries, missionary and theological colleges, industrial facilities, and infrastructure, the range of structures is awe-inspiring. It includes both outstanding and widely celebrated buildings, as well as lesser-known examples that are equally deserving of recognition. A comprehensive plan provides an overview of the buildings, while an essay contextualizes Swiss Brutalism within the architectural-historical framework. Moreover, this book serves as a valuable travel guide for architecture enthusiasts, offering insights and recommendations for exploring the region's architectural wonders.
Weight: 1388g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783037612934
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