Santiago Calatrava's Creative Process - Fundamentals & Sketchbook

Discover the creative mind behind some of the world's most distinctive contemporary architecture with Santiago Calatrava's Creative Process. Published by Birkhäuser in 2001, this substantial two-volume set offers an exceptional insight into the ideas, methods and visual language of Spanish architect, engineer and artist Santiago Calatrava.

The two volumes, Fundamentals and Sketchbooks, provide a unique look at the development of Calatrava's architectural thinking. The first volume explores the theoretical foundations of his work, bringing together architecture, engineering, mathematics and geometry. It presents his doctoral research and examines the principles that underpin his approach to structure and form.

The second volume, Sketchbooks, offers a much more personal perspective. It brings together three of Calatrava's important sketchbooks, revealing the experimental, biomorphic, surreal and metaphorical ideas that inform his designs. These drawings provide a rare glimpse into the process that takes place before an architectural concept becomes a finished building.

Together, the two books contain approximately 830 pages and form a comprehensive document of Calatrava's creative process. They are particularly fascinating for architects, designers, students and anyone interested in the relationship between drawing, structure, movement and architecture.

This is a second-hand set in good condition. As pre-owned books, they may show signs of previous use, such as light wear to the covers, edges or corners. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition of the copies offered.

Book details

• Title: Santiago Calatrava's Creative Process
• Volumes: I — Fundamentals & II — Sketchbooks
• Architect: Santiago Calatrava
• Editors: Alexander Tzonis & Liane Lefaivre
• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Place of publication: Basel
• Publication year: 2001
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Number of volumes: 2
• Total: approximately 830 pages
• Dimensions: approximately 30 × 25 cm
• Subject: Architecture, architectural theory, design and drawing
• Condition: Used / good condition
• Please note: Minor signs of previous use may be present.

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