Renzo Piano : : Space - Detail - Light / / Edgar Stach.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Ebook Package English 2021
• VerfasserIn: Stach, Edgar,
• Place / Publishing House: Basel : : Birkhäuser, , [2021]; ©2021
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (160 p.)

Der Pritzker-Preisträger Renzo Piano gilt weltweit als einer der renommiertesten Architekten unserer Zeit. Zentrale Elemente seiner Ästhetik bilden das Spiel mit natürlichem Licht, die Transparenz seiner Bauten, aber auch die Qualität ihrer Details. Die Publikation dokumentiert Renzo Pianos Umgang mit dem Raum, der Detaillierung und der Lichtführung anhand von neun Museumsbauten.

The Pritzker laureate Renzo Piano is recognized worldwide as one of the most renowned architects of our time. Central elements of his aesthetics include the playful use of natural light, the transparency of his buildings and their fine detailing. This publication documents nine museum buildings by Renzo Piano Building Workshop.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Nine Museums by Renzo Piano Building Workshop -- The Menil Collection 1982–1986 -- Beyeler Foundation, 1991–1997 -- Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center, 1991–1998 -- Cy Twombly Pavilion, 1992–1995 -- Nasher Sculpture Center, 1999–2003 -- High Museum Expansion, 1999–2005 -- Zentrum Paul Klee, 1999–2005 -- Renovation and Expansion of the Morgan Library and Museum, 2000–2006 -- Broad Contemporary Art Museum, 2003–2008 -- Part II: Natural Light in Museums by Renzo Piano Building Workshop -- General Considerations -- Design Principles of the Daylight Systems -- Appendices -- List of Abbreviations -- Project Details -- Bibliography -- About the Author -- Illustration Credits