Works and Thoughts of Herzog and De Meuron (Master Series) (Includes CD-ROM)

Author: Master Series Editorial Department
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is divided into four main parts in terms of content. Part one briefly introduces the lives, intellectual backgrounds, and the process of winning the Pulitzer Prize of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, allowing readers not only to understand how they grew up and chose each other but also to learn about the architectural development of Switzerland. Part two provides readers with a certain understanding of their design and related thoughts through interviews, reviews, and a comprehensive analysis. Part three offers an in-depth analysis of the Tokyo Prada and Bird's Nest projects. Through these analyses and the intellectual research of the previous part, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Herzog and de Meuron's design philosophy. Part four briefly introduces 25 works of Herzog and de Meuron, revealing their pursuit of architectural essence through these built or conceptual designs.