Synopses & Reviews
Face up to façades--with full information on dozens of construction materials
* Priceless guide to creating the public face of any building
* Stunning color photographs plus detailed technical information
What gives a building its personality? Its façade, of course. Façades Selection offers an exhaustive study of the public face of buildings, from first idea to final execution. Each chapter focuses on a specific material, exploring the design possibilities and construction details of each one. With more than 600 photographs and illustrations, Façades Selection is an indispensable one-volume resource.
About the Author
Carles Broto is one of the founders of the Institute for Alternative Culture. The publishing director of Grupo Links--Structure, he lives in Barcelona.