Renzo Piano

Renzo Piano is a world-renowned architect who has designed many iconic modern buildings, such as the Pompidou in Paris, the Menil Collection in Texas, the Kansai Airport in Japan, the Shard in London, and the new Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. This book covers his early work as well as his most recent designs, providing a complete survey of his career to date. It explores his studios main projects, including public spaces, museums, airports, theaters, and libraries, and includes unpublished designs and photographs. The book reveals Piano's unique way of handling light and space and his attention to the social implications of the profession of architect and the relationship of buildings to their urban environment and landscape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Renzo Piano is a renowned architect who has designed some of the most iconic modern buildings in the world. His work includes the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Menil Collection in Texas, the Kansai Airport in Japan, the Shard in London, and the new Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. This book, written and created in collaboration with the Piano Foundation in Genoa, provides a comprehensive survey of Piano's career to date. It covers his early work, including the Pompidou Centre, and continues up to the construction of his latest work, a spectacular new bridge in Genoa in 2020.

The book explores all of Piano's main projects, including public spaces, museums, airports, theatres, and libraries. It offers unique insights into Piano's creative process and includes numerous unpublished designs and photographs. Through the book, readers gain a deeper understanding of Piano's unique way of handling light and space, as well as his particular attention to the social implications of the profession of architect and the relationship of buildings to their urban environment and landscape.

Renzo Piano's architectural achievements have made him one of the most celebrated architects of our time. His work has not only transformed the visual landscape of cities but has also had a significant impact on the way people live and interact with their surroundings. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, design, and the history of modern building.

Weight: 1608g
Dimension: 266 x 293 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711288966