domus 1928-1939

Domus is a magazine that was founded in 1928 by Gio Ponti. It covers architecture and design, with a focus on creative excellence and editorial rigor. This fresh reprint features coverage from the transformative years between 1928 and 1939, known as the International Style era. It includes projects by influential designers and architects, original layouts, and an appendix with texts translated into English.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

In 1928, Gio Ponti established the "living diary" of domus, a publication that has left an indelible mark on the world of architecture and design. Over the years, the journal meticulously documented the major themes and movements that shaped industrial, interior, product, and structural design, always striving for creative excellence alongside rigorous editorial standards. This fresh reprint showcases domus coverage from the transformative years between 1928 and 1939, a period renowned for the emergence of the International Style. Prominent figures such as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Alvar Aalto, and Richard Neutra channeled modernist ideals into rectilinear forms, restrained surfaces, and open, luminous interiors.

The domus coverage of this pivotal decade encompassed a wide range of projects, from soaring steel skyscrapers to tubular furniture. It serves as a definitive record of how light, form, and pared-down aesthetics converged in the pursuit of an honest and utilitarian form for the modern and rapidly industrializing age. domus distilled its essence into seven volumes, spanning from 1928 to 1999, with over 4,000 pages showcasing influential projects by the most renowned designers and architects. Each edition retains the original layouts and all covers, accompanied by captions that provide navigation and context. Introductory essays by renowned architects and designers further enrich the reader's experience.

Moreover, this reprint includes an appendix featuring texts translated into English, many of which were previously only available in Italian. A comprehensive index in each volume lists both designers and manufacturers' names, making it an invaluable resource for architects, designers, and enthusiasts alike. The enduring legacy of domus continues to inspire and influence generations of creatives, cementing its status as a cornerstone of architectural and design history.

Weight: 2002g
Dimension: 255 x 196 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836594455