Fame and Architecture (Architectural Design) Book

Fame is the life blood of architecture. Throughout history fame has motivated architects and their clients to build ever more ambitious schemes. In recent years, the power of the media and the force of celebrity have intensified this. Some kind of public profile or degree of publicity has become essential to any thriving architectural practice. Fame and Architecture examines the dynamics behind this fame game. It looks closely at its impact historically and in the present. Education is highlighted as well as the way that architects choose to negotiate fame. The treatment is thorough and direct - academic articles are included as well as interviews with world famous architects. Those such as Diller + Scofidio, Lord Foster, Sean Griffiths of FAT and John Outram - all at very different points in their career - give their own unique stances on the subject of fame.Read More