Description: Through buildings of culture, science, and faith, and across his many famous bridges, explore the neofuturistic structures of Santiago Calatrava. This compact introduction explores the architect's unique fusion of organic forms, deft engineering, and dramatic, aerodynamic impact.
Brief description:
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Homes for Our Time series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid.
Review Quotes: "My buildings must serve the people, not myself."-- "Santiago Calatrava"