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Nanoarchitecture : a new species of architecture. by John M. Johansen ; introduction by Kevin C. Lippert ; design by COMA ; photography by Michael Moran.
Publication details: New York : Princeton Architectural Press, c2002.Edition: 1st edDescription: 159 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1568983018 :
- NA737.J58 A4 2002
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Summary: Since his retirement from practice, legendary architect and educator John M. Johansen has dedicated himself to the making of futuristic architecture inspired by cutting-edge science-nanotechnology, bioengineering, magnetic levitation. From a floating conference center to an apartment house that literally sprouts from the earth, the optimistic, capricious projects so beautifully presented in this book suggest new directions for an architecture befitting the twenty-first century.
The New Species of Architecture -- Partners in Spring -- Froth of Bubbles -- Web -- Mag-Lev Theater -- Space Labyrinth -- Metamorphic Capsule -- Air Quilt -- Floating Conference Center -- Floating House -- Molecular Engineered House -- Multistory Apartment Building -- Nanoarchitecture: A Discourse.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | NA 737 .J58 A4 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 656751 |
The New Species of Architecture -- Partners in Spring -- Froth of Bubbles -- Web -- Mag-Lev Theater -- Space Labyrinth -- Metamorphic Capsule -- Air Quilt -- Floating Conference Center -- Floating House -- Molecular Engineered House -- Multistory Apartment Building -- Nanoarchitecture: A Discourse.
Since his retirement from practice, legendary architect and educator John M. Johansen has dedicated himself to the making of futuristic architecture inspired by cutting-edge science-nanotechnology, bioengineering, magnetic levitation. From a floating conference center to an apartment house that literally sprouts from the earth, the optimistic, capricious projects so beautifully presented in this book suggest new directions for an architecture befitting the twenty-first century.
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