Nordic Architects

David Sokol

Growing out of the proud heritage of masters like Saarinen and Aalto, architects in the Nordic countries continue to innovate with stunning modern designs, among the world’s leaders in the use of sustainable and vernacular materials. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York-based writer/critic David Sokol takes a look at 70 of the most prominent architects in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland) and their finest recent designs. This massive publication is a practical document showcasing both tradition and innovation. All the participating architecture firms are presented in pictures and words, making the book both an overview of the field and a source of detailed contact and research information. Featured architects include Claes Caldenby, Risto Pelkonen, Hannu Raittila, Harri Hautajarvi, and many more.

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DAS SCHRÄGE DACH (THE PITCHED ROOF)

Ein architektonisches Handbuch

Barbara Burren, Martin Tschanz and Christa Vogt

The old-fashioned pitched roof is experiencing a resurrection, in different and often surprising forms. In this profusely illustrated, inspiring “picture book” that recalls the classic texts on the modern movement, the reader can explore the potential of pitched roofs for a building’s appearance, the relationship of the roofs to their context, and of the interior rooms that result. Its architectural possibilities seem even more interesting as they are rediscovered by today’s architects. Based on the longtime work at the Department of Architecture at the ZHAW Winterthur. Includes nine articles by well-known authors Max Bosshard, Christoph Luchsinger, Nott Caviezel, Aita Flury, Hartmut Frank, Bettina Köhler, Marc Loeliger, Jacques Lucan, Martin Tschan and Christoph Wieser, who each explore the pitched roof from various points of view.

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