Synopses & Reviews
Mario Botta -- The Complete Works is the only complete edition of Botta's creative work co-designed and authorized by the architect himself; it is now internationally recognized as the definitive work on Botta.
These volumes draw a complete picture of Mario Botta's creative work as an architect, furniture designer, and exhibition and stage designer. Volume highlights include the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, the cathedral in Evry, the mountain chuch on Monte Tamaro (Ticino), the bank at Aeschenplatz, and the recently opened Tinguely museum, both of which are located in Basel. The newest projects are also introduced, such as the municipal library in Dortmund and the synagogue in Tel Aviv.
Synopsis
An admirer of Le Corbusier, in whose studio he briefly worked, and one of the most internationally renowned Swiss architects, Mario Botta has been described as a modern baroque architect. Whether elaborate or unostentatious, his buildings exude dignity, generosity and Mediterranean charm, and exercise a fascinating visual attraction. The Complete Works of Mario Botta by Birkhuser is the only edition authorised by the architect himself, and has established itself as the international standard reference work on the subject. Volume 2 provides comprehensive documentation of Botta's works from 1985 - 1990, complete with extensive catalogues of his projects, exhibitions and publications