Portfolio of Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Volume 3

Author: Peter Buchanan (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Renzo Piano is an architect of great contemporary significance, whose works strongly reflect the characteristics of our time. He does not follow any formal or theoretical trends and is not confined to a personal style. The third volume of this monograph on the works of Renzo Piano's architectural studio primarily introduces the Kansai International Airport project. The Kansai International Airport is a much larger building than the Centre Pompidou, and its successful completion not only established a milestone in the field of architecture but also, together with the Centre Pompidou currently undergoing comprehensive reconstruction, reflects the thinking of Renzo Piano's era. The Kansai International Airport also provides a valuable opportunity for people now and in the future to contemplate the rich meanings embedded in Piano's architectural works. The works and creative philosophy of Renzo Piano hold strong reference and learning value for domestic architectural designers. The book is rich in content, with fluent writing and exquisite images, making it not only a source of reference for professionals in the same industry but also a valuable resource for students and faculty of architectural colleges and universities.