Jean-Yves Barrier: Architect, Designer, Artist / Architecte, Designer, Artiste

Jean-Yves Barrier has released a new book, Jean-Yves Barrier. Architect and Urbanist / Architecte et Urbaniste, which showcases his architectural and artistic projects since the mid-2000s. The book focuses on the relationship between architecture and art, with folding becoming a fundamental concept. Barrier deals with a variety of architectural typologies, including residential buildings, collective housing, public facilities, urban design, and functional buildings. He seeks to create urban coherence and redevelop forgotten or abandoned urban situations with contemporary architecture. The book also explores the interplay between art, design, and architecture, expressed in a specific method, an edifice of thoughts, which connects different disciplines with each other.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Edition Axel Menges

Jean-Yves Barrier, an architect and urbanist, has released a new book titled "Jean-Yves Barrier. Architect and Urbanist / Architecte et Urbaniste." This second volume, dedicated to architectural and artistic projects since the mid-2000s, expands on the first volume's focus on architectural and urbanistic projects. Barrier's work explores the relationship between architecture and art, with folding becoming a fundamental concept that can be applied across various disciplines. The book showcases 25 new architectural projects, as well as a different facet of Barrier's work: the relationship between architecture and art. Whether it's residential buildings, collective housing, public facilities, urban design, or functional buildings, Barrier approaches each project with a unique perspective, avoiding repetition or dogma. His ideal lexicon of constants is evident in his commitment to urban coherence, particularly in interventions in city centers, derelict industrial zones, and peri-urban spaces. Contemporary garden cities, condensed assemblies, collages, and the interweaving of existing structures are among the possibilities Barrier explores to revitalize forgotten or abandoned urban situations with contemporary architecture. Alongside this, Barrier seeks to create urban signs and networks in urban space, aiming to perpetuate the existing layers of the city. However, Barrier's work extends beyond the urban realm. He also explores rural landscapes and agricultural settings, seeking to integrate architecture and nature in harmonious ways. The book showcases Barrier's diverse portfolio of projects, demonstrating his ability to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Overall, "Jean-Yves Barrier. Architect and Urbanist / Architecte et Urbaniste" is a captivating exploration of Barrier's architectural and artistic journey, showcasing his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the preservation of urban heritage.

Jean-Yves Barrier, an architect and urbanist, has released a new book titled "Jean-Yves Barrier. Architect and Urbanist / Architecte et Urbaniste." This second volume, dedicated to architectural and artistic projects since the mid-2000s, expands on the first volume's focus on architectural and urbanistic projects.

Barrier's work explores the relationship between architecture and art, with folding becoming a fundamental concept that can be applied across various disciplines.

The book showcases 25 new architectural projects, as well as a different facet of Barrier's work: the relationship between architecture and art.

Whether it's residential buildings, collective housing, public facilities, urban design, or functional buildings, Barrier approaches each project with a unique perspective, avoiding repetition or dogma.

His ideal lexicon of constants is evident in his commitment to urban coherence, particularly in interventions in city centers, derelict industrial zones, and peri-urban spaces.

Contemporary garden cities, condensed assemblies, collages, and the interweaving of existing structures are among the possibilities Barrier explores to revitalize forgotten or abandoned urban situations with contemporary architecture.

Alongside this, Barrier seeks to create urban signs and networks in urban space, aiming to perpetuate the existing layers of the city.

However, Barrier's work extends beyond the urban realm.

He also explores rural landscapes and agricultural settings, seeking to integrate architecture and nature in harmonious ways.

The book showcases Barrier's diverse portfolio of projects, demonstrating his ability to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Overall, "Jean-Yves Barrier. Architect and Urbanist / Architecte et Urbaniste" is a captivating exploration of Barrier's architectural and artistic journey, showcasing his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the preservation of urban heritage.

Weight: 1098g
Dimension: 252 x 307 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783869050225