ISBN-13: 9783836543811 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 96 str.
ISBN-13: 9783836543811 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 96 str.
Shapes of Things to Come
Jean Prouve s economical elegance
French-born Jean Prouve (1901 1984) was the 20th century s leading construction designer, a self-declared constructeur and member of the jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a designer, he captured the midcentury spirit of innovation, expansion, and growth, developing techniques that united simple, striking aesthetics with practical, cost-effective materials and assembly.
From vast, temporary exhibition marquees to handheld letter openers, modular building systems to interior lighting, Prouve s designs efficiently fitted their function with minimal fuss and understated elegance. Feted by designers, architects, and engineers the world over, Prouve has left a rich and inspirational legacy, which resonates perfectly with the approach of this compact volume, neatly summarizing his life and works."