| Louis Kahn: House of the Nation Contributor(s): Ruschendorf, Grischa (Photographer), Wurman, Richard Saul (Author), Ashraf, Kazi (Author) |
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ISBN: 194180635X ISBN-13: 9781941806357 Publisher: Oro Editions OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial - Architecture | Individual Architects & Firms - Monographs |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 11.4" W x 15.1" (3.38 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Louis Kahn' National Assembly building in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is regarded by many as his greatest masterpiece and one of the wonders of modern architecture.The octagonal main Parliament building is framed by eight hostel blocks--all built in local red brick, lawns and an artificial lake symbolizing the significance of water in Bangladesh.The striking simplicity of the exterior, consisting of only concrete and bands of inlaid marble, is broken up by a variety of recessed geometric shapes which create hollow spaces to allow for sunlight and air to circulate the entire building complex. Grischa R schendorf's stunning architectural photos, some depicting so far unseen areas, invite you to explore the rarely visited building, and how this timeless masterpiece has stood the test of time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ruschendorf, Grischa: - Born in 1969 in Germany, Grischa studied photography in Berlin, where his final year there coincided with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This drew him eastward and into features photography. In the following years, he documented the changes in Eastern Europe and the ensuing disintegration of the Soviet Union. The newly established Russian Federation then became a central part of his work as a features photographer. In 1997 Grischa moved to Hong Kong where he works as a photographer in the Asia Pacific region specializing in architectural, interior and industrial photography. His works can be seen at www.rupho.com |