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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unrean/unused condition. Hardcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> Boston has long been noted for its architectural conservatism. In this city’s built context of under- stated materials and form the architecture of Graham Gund Architects loudly proclaims that this doesn’t need to be the case. Gund’s work with its aggressive formalism spirited ornament and graphic complexity has broken the Boston mold for two decades. Graham Gund draws upon the special characteristics of New England as a springboard for new architecture. In projects as diverse as arts and civic centers retail buildings housing university facilities libraries hospitals and schools this award-winning firm has produced buildings that are mindful of the local scale and material palette yet rise above the commonplace. Bold forms fenes tration color pattern and profile come together in buildings that reflect Gund’s personal interest in contemporary art and architectural history. resulting in his own idiosyncratic style. Graham Gund demonstrates his perspec- tive by relating architecture to its physical and social context. This approach is described as “situationist” design; in other words every piece of architecture has a duty to respond to the specific demands of the client the site the people who will use the building. (MP)