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9783764362409
With their asymmetric, plastic, deconstructive forms, Frank O. Gehry's buildings carry his unmistakable signature. His innovative use of space and materials make his creations instantly recognisable throughout the world. These postcards capture the very essence of his work, including the following buildings: Gehry House, Santa Monica, California; Spiller House, Venice, California; Sirmai-Peterson Residence, Thousand Oaks, California; Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein; furniture design; Weismann Art Museum, Minneapolis; office building, Prague; Guggenheim Museum, Biblao; office building, Dülsseldorf. Each set of postcards contains color and black and white postcards of some of the most significant buildings created by these world famous architects. A separate booklet is included containing descriptions of the buildings, technical details and a short biography of the architect. These postcards make an attractive gift for anyone interested in modern architecture.Birkhauser Staff is the author of 'Frank O. Gehry: Architecture Postcards/Cartes Postales - Birkhauser - Other Format' with ISBN 9783764362409 and ISBN 3764362405.
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