Description

• More than 60 case studies of sensational curved buildings from around the world
• Includes a short historical overview and the most recent design and technical developments

• In Curved: Bending Architecture, the author seeks out the most sensational contemporary buildings from around the world that incorporate wave-like, rounded forms into their design. Curved forms in architecture are found throughout history (like the Colosseum in Rome) but today s constructions explore the curve to its utmost fluid and freeform potential. From Zaha Hadid to Bosjes Chapel and from Brussels to China, this is a selection of amazing buildings by world class architects who think outside the box and have redefined the built world around us.

   

  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.68 x 1.04 x 10.99 inches