Format:
384 Seiten
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1 Lesezeichen
ISBN:
9789462086142
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9462086141
Content:
The fiercely social and vigorously innovative Mei architects and planners realizes trend-setting buildings in the Netherlands and abroad. This Rotterdam-based architecture firm has built up an idiosyncratic oeuvre in which respect for the environment is central.00This first overview shows works of the past 25 years. From the 1995 modular Smarthouse to the wooden residential building SAWA that is currently being developed: they all display a fascination with intelligent building systems. Ambitious transformation plans, including those of projects such as the Schiecentrale, Fenix I and the silk factory in Naro-Fominsk, show how the firm has developed into a redevelopment pioneer.00Using a wide range of ingredients ? from façade element and cultural cluster to marketing strategy ? Included provides an insight into Mei?s working method. Discussions with various experts address underlying themes and their current relevance. While the ecological and social need for a different approach to the built environment grows, Mei is exploring new ways of working by doing, building on developed design principles and expertise
Note:
Text englisch und niederländisch
Language:
English
Subjects:
Engineering
Keywords:
Mei architects and planners
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