With Intention to Build: The Unrealized Concepts, Ideas, and Dreams of Moshe Safdie

This book is a fascinating journey through Moshe Safdie's thoughts and career, and a historical reference of the social and political forces at play at the time. It includes a number of significant projects from around the globe, such as the Habitat Original Proposal, Montreal, Québec, Canada 1964; Habitat New York II, New York, New York, United States 1967; San Francisco State, College Student Union, San Francisco, California, United States 1967; Pompidou Centre, Paris, France 1971; Western Wall Precinct, Jerusalem, Israel 1972; Supreme Court of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel 1985; Columbus Center, New York, New York, United States 1985; Ballet Opera House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1987; Museum of Contemporary Art, Stuttgart, Germany 1990; Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory, Waxahachie, Texas, United States 1993; Incheon Airport, Incheon, Korea 2011; and Jumeirah Gateway Mosque, Dubai, UAE 2007.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2020
Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd

Moshe Safdie, renowned architect, has revealed that a significant portion of his lifetime design work remains unbuilt, considering it some of his most significant contributions. This captivating book, adorned with detailed diagrams, sketches, models, and studies, delves into the realm of unbuilt designs, offering a profound insight into Safdie's creative process. For architects who strive to bring their visions to life, failing to construct a project is not a failure, as these designs are integral to the evolution of an architect's work. This volume serves as a captivating journey through Safdie's thoughts and career, while also serving as a historical reference to the social and political forces that shaped his work. Moreover, this book goes beyond a mere exploration of unrealized concepts, serving as a testament to the valuable heritage found in unbuilt projects.

Throughout the book, readers are treated to a diverse range of significant projects from around the globe. These projects include the Habitat Original Proposal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1964; Habitat New York II in New York, New York, United States, in 1967; San Francisco State, College Student Union, in San Francisco, California, United States, in 1967; Pompidou Centre in Paris, France, in 1971; Western Wall Precinct in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1972; Supreme Court of Israel in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1985; Columbus Center in New York, New York, United States, in 1985; Ballet Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1987; Museum of Contemporary Art in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1990; Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory in Waxahachie, Texas, United States, in 1993; Incheon Airport in Incheon, Korea, in 2011; and Jumeirah Gateway Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2007.

Each project is accompanied by detailed descriptions, providing a deeper understanding of Safdie's architectural vision and the unique challenges and opportunities that shaped each design. The book also includes a foreword by renowned architect and author Robert A.M. Stern, who praises Safdie's unwavering commitment to his craft and his ability to create buildings that transcend the boundaries of traditional architecture.

In conclusion, Moshe Safdie: Unbuilt Designs is a must-read for architects, students of architecture, and anyone interested in the world of architecture and design. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of one of the most influential architects of our time, while also serving as a valuable historical reference to the social and political forces that shaped his work. This book is a testament to the enduring value of unbuilt designs and the rich heritage they contribute to the field of architecture.

Weight: 1124g
Dimension: 243 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781864708493