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Never Modern
Irenee Scalbert
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Description for Never Modern
Paperback. First publication on the work and philosophy of London-based 6a architects. Num Pages: 176 pages, 41 Colour, 23 B&W. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; AMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 254.
In this exceptional book on the London based studio 6a architects, architecture critic Irenee Scalbert looks at the role of narrative, history, appropriation and craft in the work of Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald. The book traces an architectural approach avoiding style, signature, theory and even concept in favour of metis, an ancient form of intelligence combining 'flair, wisdom, forethought, subtlety of mind, deception, resourcefulness, vigilance, opportunism, varied skills, and experience.' Structured around notions of situation, intervention, making, comedy, bricolage, chance and anthropology, the text is mirrored in a visual essay of archive photographs, artworks, film stills and recent projects ... Read more
In this exceptional book on the London based studio 6a architects, architecture critic Irenee Scalbert looks at the role of narrative, history, appropriation and craft in the work of Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald. The book traces an architectural approach avoiding style, signature, theory and even concept in favour of metis, an ancient form of intelligence combining 'flair, wisdom, forethought, subtlety of mind, deception, resourcefulness, vigilance, opportunism, varied skills, and experience.' Structured around notions of situation, intervention, making, comedy, bricolage, chance and anthropology, the text is mirrored in a visual essay of archive photographs, artworks, film stills and recent projects ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Park Books Switzerland
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Condition
New
Weight
252g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Zurich, Switzerland
ISBN
9783906027241
SKU
V9783906027241
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About Irenee Scalbert
6a architects were founded in London in 2001. The practice has developed a reputation for award winning contemporary art galleries, educational and residential projects in sensitive historic environments. Recent projects include the critically acclaimed extension to the South London Gallery (New London Architecture Award 2011 and Civic Trust Award Commendation 2012), Raven Row, contemporary art gallery in Spitalfields, east London ... Read more
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