Future Systems
Published on 15. October 2005
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-7148-4469-5 (ISBN)
Description
Future Systems presents a selection of ground-breaking and original work by this pioneering architectural and design practice from the last twenty-five years. Over fifty projects are presented by type of building, culminating in landmark schemes such as Selfridges in Birmingham, completed in 2003. The text gives a detailed description of each project and the design process behind it. The book features four-hundred photographs and drawings, many of which have not been published before.
Reviews / Votes
"...Attractive book... Inspirational images..."-Building Design"...Beautifully illustrated explores their impressive achievements - from concepts and influences to design philosophy and displays of their extensive work."-Worth Global Style Network
"Fascinating... The book is undoubtedly beautiful."-FX
"...Packed with innovation, this book is an impressive read."-ID
"This impressive-looking book [...] charts the equally impressive rise of Future Systems."-Creative Review
"Fascinating and attractive... Marvel at their off-the-wall creations."-Grand Designs
"There is no doubt that Future Systems is hot... While it may be of the moment, this thorough book shows that the firm has paid its dues."-Azure
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Persons
Deyan Sudjic is former Editor of Domus magazine and Curator of the Venice Biennale 2002. He is a highly respected and well-known architectural critic and writer; he is also the author of John Pawson Works, published by Phaidon.
Content
Objects: Ivy Trolley, 1990, Champagne Buckets, 1991-2004 and Coffee Set, 2004, for Alessi, Coat Hangers, 2004, for Marni, Cutlery, 2004, for Ronchetti Houses: House in Prague, 2003, Cube House Islington, 2002, House in Wales, 1994, Doughnut Apartments House in Copenhagen, 2004 Shopping: Commes des Garcon in New York, Tokyo and Paris, 1998-9, Marni in London, New York, Tokyo and Milan, 1999, Selfridges Foodhall in Manchester and Birmingham, 2002, New Look, Oxford Street in London, 2004 Work: Conde Nast Office in London, 2003, BMW in Munich, 2001, Green Building in London, 1990, Blob in London, 1995, Industrial Nursery in London, 2001 Museums: Museum of the Acropolis in Athens, 1989, Musee de Quai in Branly, 2001, Natural History Museum in London, 2001, Egyptian Museum in Cairo, 2003, The Ark in South Yorkshire, 1995, Twenty-first Century Gallery in London, 1993, Maserati in Modena, 2004 Bridges: Bridge in Paris, 2002, Terminal 5 Bridge in London, 2002, Dockland Floating Bridge, 1996, Bridge in Brno, Habitable Bridge in London, 1996, Ribbon Bridge, Bridge in Prague Towers/Skyscrapers: Berlin Alexanderplatz, 1999, Biennale, 2002, Manhattan Towers, 2003, Library in Birmingham, 2002, ZED project in London, Berlin and Toulouse, 1995, Green Bird in London, 1996, Coexistence in Chicago, New York and London, 1983 Landmarks: Selfridges in Birmingham, 1999, Lord's Media Center in London, Bibliotheque de France in Paris, 1989, Mediatheque in Rouen, 2002, Naples Subway, 2003, Church in Lisbon, 2004 Endmatter: List of works, Index