
Arthur Erickson: Critical Works
Greystone Books,Canada (Publisher)
Published on 1. May 2012
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-55365-154-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first book to situate Arthur Erickson's work as a distinctive body of ideas within the mainstream of international architecture. Erickson is the mastermind behind powerful urban works around the world, and his work was widely recognized - he was the recipient of the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal. This book delves into Erickson's process and philosophy, with more than 170 images, archival photos, drawings and plans illuminating the evolution of his designs. Erickson's notable international work includes the Canadian Chancery in Washington, D.C., the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, the Dalian Cultural Centre in China, and the Kuwait Oil Complex in Kuwait City.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Illustrations
170 (71 in colour) illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 276 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55365-154-3 (9781553651543)
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Persons
Nicholas Olsberg was director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture from July 2001 to May 2004. He holds an honours degree in Modern History from Oxford University and a doctorate in American History from the University of South Carolina. He lives in Arizona. Richard L. Castro is an associate professor of architecture at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, though he has also taught at the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Columbia, the University of Oregon, Kansas State University and the University of Laval in Quebec City. He contributes to international architectural publications and exhibitions.