SUPERCRIT 3 RICHARD ROGERS – The Pombidou Centre

Description

The Supercrit series revisits some of the most influential architectural projects of the recent past and examines their impact on the way we think and design today. Based on live studio debates between protagonists and critics, the books describe, explore and criticise these major projects.
Supercrit 3: The Pompidou Centre explores Piano+Rogers’ phenomenal project for a new type of major cultural building in Paris. You can hear Richard Rogers’ description of the project, see the images and join in the crit. Supported by an extensive illustrated section, this innovative and compelling book is an invaluable resource for any architecture student.

CONTENTS

• Supercrit definition
• Project data
• Photomontage: Supercrit 3
• Event Handout
• Kester Rattenbury: Preview
• Project Illustrations
• Andrew Holmes: Slides
• Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi: Powerpoint
• Denis Postle: Stills from Beaubourg, Four Films
• Participants
• Supercrit 3 Transcript
• Samantha Hardingham: Review
• Further Reading
• Facsimiles

170 pages, b&w ills / 21 x 30 cm / English