New Palladians

Artmedia (Acc). New. 2010. Hardcover. 1902889126 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 240 pages; 400 color illustrations. Description: "The only book published in the last 15 years to feature the most important contemporary classical architects in the world all in one publication...Featuring 48 architects worldwide including: Léon Krier, Robert Stern, Quinlan Terry, Allan Greenberg, Robert Adam, Duany Plater-Zyberk, John Simpson and Thomas Gordon Smith...Part of the continuing celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Andrea Palladio...' New Palladians' showcases how, at the outset of the 21st century, classical and vernacular traditions are flourishing as a modern phenomena, practiced by a wide spectrum of architectural firms, scholars, students, universities and institutions. The 'New Palladians' are dedicated to the highest standards of craftsmanship and design, and to the very best ecological building and sustainable urbanism. The reference to Palladio is to engage him as a model of professional integrity and building expertise that encompasses the dimensions and dialectics of cities, the countryside and nature. The efficient didactic nature of Palladio's work and its contextual adaptability, has favoured the flourishing of Palladian architecture throughout the world. This book features the latest architectural and urban projects from forty-eight of the most important classical architects in the world today." -- with a bonus offer-- .