Robert A. M. Stern: Buildings & Projects 2004-2009
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Architecture
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Review "Stern ably tells his stories, as do the spectacular photographs and drawings in this weighty tome. Unlike many neo-conservatives who genuflect at a monolithic altar of the past, Stern has a playfully pluralistic relationship to architectural history and contemporary design. And unlike the hippest of the hip, he has no need to dadaistically defy or defame the architectural canon . . . For that and more, this book warrants our appreciative attention."—Norman Weinstein, ArchNewsNow Read more About the Author Robert A. M. Stern, the principal partner of the architectural practice he founded in 1969, is also dean of the Yale School of Architecture. In addition to monographs on the firm's work, Stern has written a series of books on New York's architecture and urbanism, including New York 1880, New York 1900, New York 1930, and New York 1960. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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Robert A. M. Stern is probably best known for his part in the revival of Shingle Style houses during the last half of the twentieth century. He has also developed along eclectic lines to produce a large array of buildings of all types and sizes in a plethora of styles. This is one of a series of monographs produced by him which provide coverage of all his projects. Each significant project is given at least one photograph and a brief written description. The floor plans which are included are miniscule to the point of being virtually useless. That is my only quibble with this book.
