"These structural works of art show off the best of monochromatic design."- Architectural Digest The book provides a chromatic compendium of rebellious creatives on a mission to bring some colour to the world."- Luxury London Magazine "In architecture, it seems a contemporary – and bold – shade to use, but, as a new book by Phaidon details, red has made its mark on more than just brick. Looking to social, architectural and art history, the visually arresting book provides a wider context for some of the world's boldest buildings.". "A groundbreaking survey of the colour red in the built environment. "Demonstrates how red is both one of the most traditional – and the most contemporary – colours in architecture."- Architects Datafile Visually rich, Red: Architecture in Monochrome is a bold insight into the colour's architectural lexicon of moods and expressions.". The publication doesn't stop there – also considered is how artists apply the colour red in their works to express themes commonly associated with architecture. From residential developments and cultural hotspots, to school facilities and expo pavilions, no architectural typology is left unturned. Featuring works as from as early as 711 and spanning all the way through to 2017, Red: Architecture in Monochrome covers a plethora of architectural styles from a host of international practitioners. "Considers the cultural and spiritual significance of the shade over the centuries, accompanied by perceptive quotes from the likes of Robert Motherwell, William Carlos Williams and Robert Burns. "A dazzling celebration."- The Observer, The New Review
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