{"product_id":"santiago-calatravas-creative-process","title":"Santiago Calatrava's Creative Process - Fundamentals \u0026 Sketchbook","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the creative mind behind some of the world's most distinctive contemporary architecture with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantiago Calatrava's Creative Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two volumes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSketchbooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second volume, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSketchbooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond-hand set in good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantiago Calatrava's Creative Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; II — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSketchbooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santiago Calatrava\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alexander Tzonis \u0026amp; Liane Lefaivre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birkhäuser\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of volumes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 830 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 30 × 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Architecture, architectural theory, design and drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used \/ good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minor signs of previous use may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Davinis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57080501731668,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9387\/2212\/files\/264.png?v=1788956507","url":"https:\/\/davinis.eu\/products\/santiago-calatravas-creative-process","provider":"Davinis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}