Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
216
Language
English
Published
Sep 22, 2017
Publisher
The MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262036967
ISBN-13
9780262036962
Description
This facsimile edition revitalizes a landmark work in architectural theory, first published over four decades ago. With contributions from renowned architects Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, and Steven Izenour, the book explores the relationship between architecture and the culture of American suburbs, particularly through the lens of Las Vegas. The text delves into the idea that buildings should embrace their environment and reflect the values and aspirations of contemporary society.
Designed by the influential Muriel Cooper, this large-format edition captures the original's striking visuals and provocative insights, inviting a new generation to reconsider the lessons learned from the landscapes of postmodern America. Venturi and his colleagues argue for an architecture that celebrates the ordinary and the overlooked, making this work an essential component of architectural discourse.
Designed by the influential Muriel Cooper, this large-format edition captures the original's striking visuals and provocative insights, inviting a new generation to reconsider the lessons learned from the landscapes of postmodern America. Venturi and his colleagues argue for an architecture that celebrates the ordinary and the overlooked, making this work an essential component of architectural discourse.
Genres
Contemporary