Joseph Farcus
Design on the High Seas: Setting the Scene for Entertainment Architecture Aboard Cruise Ships
Design on the High Seas: Setting the Scene for Entertainment Architecture Aboard Cruise Ships
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Design on the High Seas is an autobiographical account of Joseph Farcus's career as an architect who transitioned into the cruise-ship industry. The book showcases his sophisticated designs for the billion-dollar industry, featuring Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises. It combines photography, sketches, and a narrative to illustrate his journey and the impact of his designs on passengers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2018
Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Design on the High Seas is an autobiographical account of Joseph Farcus' architectural design work, charting his career as an architect who transitioned into the cruise-ship industry in its early days. His works reflect a disciplined practice that has contributed to the development of sophisticated designs for the billion-dollar cruise-ship industry. The book showcases projects featuring Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises, two of the world's leading cruise-ship companies.
The volume combines stunning full-color photography, original sketches, and a compelling first-person narrative to showcase Farcus' remarkable journey. The author shares anecdotes from his childhood, university days, and early career, providing insight into what inspired him to become an architect and explaining how his product-defining designs played a significant role in the astronomical success of Carnival Cruise Lines.
Indeed, millions of passengers have enjoyed memorable and meaningful experiences aboard his works. This is a fascinating and unique account of an architectural designer's journey, appealing to a broad readership, including those who love to sail, those with a passion for boat design, and businesspeople interested in learning about the story behind a leisure industry powerhouse.
Weight: 1498g
Dimension: 214 x 287 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781864707564
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