Avant-garde Architect -- Mario Botta

Author: Li Xiangjie
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The reason why this personal album of architects is titled "Avant-garde" is not to pursue fashion. Its intention is simply to emphasize the somewhat pioneering or leading spirit reflected in these architects. One of the major features of this personal album is that it includes both the architects' own perspectives (essays, interviews, or reviews) and chronological work descriptions. It allows readers to deepen their understanding of the architects' thoughts and works through repeated comparison, which cannot be compared with any authoritative commentary. Mario Botta's works are influenced by Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, transforming architectural constraints into a positive demand. Rather than resisting the Modernist movement, he revitalizes it with his own energy and talent. As a result, his works have had a critical impact on architecture. The book is comprehensive, well-organized, and illustrated, allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of the architects' thoughts and works. It holds certain significance for promoting the progress of the domestic architecture industry and is suitable for a wide range of professionals to read and reference.