Piano

Renzo Piano is an architect who seeks to apply coherent ideas to extraordinarily different projects. He rose to international prominence with the Pompidou Center in Paris and has since crafted many high-profile cultural spaces, including the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Morgan Library Renovation and Expansion in New York, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. This introduction travels from Osaka, Japan, to Bern, Switzerland, and through many cities, structures, and islands in between, to explore the staggering scope of his repertoire.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Renzo Piano is an architect known for his diverse approach to design, where he seeks to apply coherent ideas to extraordinarily different projects. His buildings are renowned for their individual impact and their diverse range of scale, materials, and forms. Piano gained international recognition with his collaboration on the Pompidou Center in Paris, which was described by The New York Times as a groundbreaking building that revolutionized the architectural world. Since then, he has continued to create numerous high-profile cultural spaces, such as the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Morgan Library Renovation and Expansion in New York, and most recently, the Whitney Museum of American Art, an asymmetric nine-story structure located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. Piano's influence can also be seen in the towers of the New York Times Building and the Shard in London, which are among the tallest buildings in the European Union.

This essential introduction takes readers on a journey from Osaka, Japan, to Bern, Switzerland, and through numerous cities, structures, and islands in between, to explore the vast and diverse repertoire of Renzo Piano. From the iconic "inside-out" Pompidou to the airy shells of the Tjibaou Cultural Center in Nouméa, New Caledonia, this book offers a thrilling exploration of the beauty of architecture. Piano himself describes the process of designing as a "continuous rebirth," where each project is like a new beginning.

Throughout the book, readers are treated to stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of Piano's projects, providing a deep insight into his creative process and the unique qualities that make his work stand out. Whether you are an architect, a design enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the art of building, this introduction is a must-read for anyone interested in the work of Renzo Piano.

Weight: 564g
Dimension: 264 x 215 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836536462