Review
"…presents an informed view…an absolute must…occasionally you come across a book that does everything it claims – and then some. This is one…" (Blueprint, November 2002)


Review
"…presents an informed view…an absolute must…occasionally you come across a book that does everything it claims – and then some. This is one…" (Blueprint, November 2002)


Book Description
“Occasionally you come across a book that does everything it claims - and then some. This is one”         (Blueprint)

Architects have been responsible for many of the modern furniture classics of the 20th century - Mies's Barcelona Chair, Eileen Gray's side table and Le Corbusier's chaise longue.

Furniture and Architecture takes a unique look at the relationship between architects and furniture design. Focusing not only on classic mid-20th-century design i.e. Eames, Mies, Le Corbusier and Gropius, it also provides a unique insight into who will produce the next generation of classics by asking an international-array of established designers to give their tips for the top young architect-designers.

In additional it includes exclusive interviews with high-profile architects as well as with key figures in furniture manufacture and retail. A directory of specialist retailers, who sell architect-designed furniture, makes this an invaluable resource for architects and the interested public. The book includes comprehensive articles and images of popular modernist architects such as Erno Goldfinger, Arne Jacobsen and Eero Saarinen It also features interviews with architects Alvaro Siza, David Adjaye and Selfridges director Vittore Radice Lavishly illustrated with many full-colour images Contains a directory of specialist retailers selling architect-designed furniture


Back Cover Copy
Architects have been responsible for many of the modern furniture classics of the 20th century - Mies's Barcelona Chair, Eileen Gray's side table and Corb's chaise longue. Keen to exert their influence over every aspect of an interior's design, today's architects are also forging a prominent role in furniture design. This issue of Architectural Design takes a unique look at the relationship between architects and furniture design and furniture and architecture. There are features on some of the most important exponents of 'total design' of the 20th century - Max Bill, Ernö Goldfinger, Arne Jacobsen, Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen - as well as those of the 21st: Alvaro Siza, John Pawson and David Adjaye. Other emerging designers featured include Alison Brooks, Tom Emerson of 6A, Jam and Gans & Jelacic while there is also an exploration of an aesthetic of 'found' design and an artistic and architectural exploration of the ordinary. Also included in the publication is an invaluable listing of specialist retailers selling architect-designed furniture. David Adjaye
Alison Brooks Gans & Jelacic Jam John Pawson Alvaro Siza 6A

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