Atlas of Novel Tectonics

Most are of Borgesian brevity (or shorter), and there are gems among them. -- AA Files, July 2007. The authors offer reflections on matter and force, material science, art and architectural history, and the interrelationship of architecture and culture. -- Architect Magazine, July 2007Reiser and Umemoto are deep and original thinkers and I look forward to a renaissance in their work that fully reflects the wealth of clear ideas that populate this text. My favourite is the tale of the 'devolved' glass nose of the Heinkel II

Their work encompasses a wide range of scales, from furniture design to landscape and infrastructure. Jesse Reiser and Nanako Umemoto are the founding partners of Reiser+Umemoto RUR Architecture PC, an internationally recognized architectural firm based in New York City.

Atlas of Novel Tectonics offers an entirely fresh perspective on subjects that are generally taken for granted, and does so with a welcome punch and energy.. The Atlas is organized as an accumulation of short chapters that address the workings of matter and force, material science, the lessons of art and architectural history, and the influence of architecture on culture (and vice versa). Architects Jesse Reiser and Nanako Umemoto have been generating some of the most provocative thin

David said Extremely good book. It explains lots of problems and concepts. Extremely good book. It explains lots of problems and concepts that architects will encounter. This book was recommended to my by a professor. He stated that within a month of having the book it seemed like every page was bookmarked, simply because there is important that information on every page.. Tour de Force This volume renders a comprehensive exploration and analysis of the forces (both sentient and unwitting) that influence the construct of architecture and contemporary design. Thoughtfully organized, elegantly illustrated, - an excellent addition to any designer's library.. Victor Israele said Five Stars. Beautiful