Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture [Hardcover]


5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --  
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Special Offer until June 30, 2013: Receive an additional £5 promotional Gift Certificate, when you trade-in at least £10 worth of books. Learn more.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed


Product details

  • Hardcover
  • ISBN-10: 8788978982
  • ISBN-13: 978-8788978988
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,366,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Product Description

stunning book on utzon´s architecture, the best book for really understanding his work. richly illustrated, excellent texts and beautiful layout.

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Customer Reviews

4 star
0
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
5.0 out of 5 stars
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
If you want a book clearly outlining the life and work of the architect of the most famous building in the world then this is it. It includes detailed descriptions of all his other buildings, and does not solely focus on the infamous Sydney Opera house, the saga of the design, engineering and actual political problems that beset this building has been documented several times in various other books. However the Sydney Opera does of course get a mention, with a lot of pages being devoted to it, but this book focuses on the design of the opera house, and Utzon's vision for it. However it is the focus on his lesser known work, that is not so highly documented that makes this book worthwhile.
The book deals with Utzon's life in chronological order, with the beginning chapters focusing on Utzon's training, and early smaller projects with later chapters being devoted to individual projects like the Sydney Opera, church at Bagsværd and the Kuwait National Assembly building to mention a few. Each project is illustrated with beautiful pictures of the buildings, completed and throughout the design and build stage, and through this the complexity of the design and engineering of his buildings can be understood.
This is the only book I have found to clearly explain Utzon's other architectural work, and not rely too heavily on the building that made him famous. So if you want a book to learn more about Utzon's other work, as well as his underlying architectural design philosophy then this is it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive book of Utzon's work 9 Sep 2004
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
If you want a book clearly outlining the life and work of the architect of the most famous building in the world then this is it. It includes detailed descriptions of all his other buildings, and does not solely focus on the infamous Sydney Opera house. The subject of which, including the saga of the design, engineering and actual political problems that beset this building, has been documented many times in various other books. The Sydney Opera does of course get a mention, with a lot of pages being devoted to it, but this book focuses on the design of the opera house, and Utzon's vision for it. However it is the focus on his lesser known work, that is not so highly documented that makes this book worthwhile.
The book deals with Utzon's life in chronological order, with the beginning chapters focusing on Utzon's training, and early smaller projects with later chapters being devoted to individual projects like the Sydney Opera House, church at Bagsværd and the Kuwait National Assembly building to mention a few. Each project is illustrated with beautiful pictures of the buildings, completed and throughout the design and build stage, and through this the complexity of the design and engineering of his buildings can be understood.
This is the only book I have found to clearly explain Utzon's other architectural work, and not rely too heavily on the building that made him famous. So if you want a book to learn more about Utzon's other work, as well as his underlying architectural design philosophy then this is it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com: 5.0 out of 5 stars  1 review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Utzon 8 Feb 2011
By Schinkel - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Sumptuously produced, richly illustrated, painstakingly researched: this volume has set the standard for all accounts of this fascinating and multifaceted architect for decades to come. A timely, rare and lasting work of architectural scholarship: well worth the investment!
Was this review helpful?   Let us know
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 

Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback