Being : an architect / Ian Ritchie.

Main entry:

Ritchie, Ian, 1947- author.

Title & Author:

Being : an architect / Ian Ritchie.

Publication:

London : Royal Academy of Arts, 2013.

Description:

2 volumes : illustrations (some color), plans ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Book 1. Prologue -- Childhood and years of study 1947-68 -- Why do I write? -- Why do I draw? -- From language to calligraphy -- The whitecity years, 1997-2006 -- Why do I write aphorisms -- Reflections on being an architect -- Book 2. Prologue -- Responsibilities -- Dialogues -- Values -- Documenta -- Index.

Summary:

This two-volume set combines the memoirs and selected writings of Ian Richie (b.1947), one of the most original contemporary architects. As his essays chart his development from a young maverick into an astute professional and teacher, his reflections on this journey create a picture of a remarkable artist and innovator who has consistently encouraged experimentation and collaboration in his field, and whose practice dissolves the boundaries of architecture, engineering and industry. Alongside these personal writings, an in-depth commentary by the architectural critic Roger Connah explores Ritchie's achievements, his dynamic mode of working and the unusual position that the occupies at both the centre and the vanguard of architecture today.

ISBN:

1907533087 (paperback)
9781907533082 (paperback)

Subject:

Ritchie, Ian, 1947-
Architects Great Britain Biography.
Architecture, Modern 20th century.
Architecture, Modern.
Architectes Grande-Bretagne Biographies.
Architecture 20e siècle.
Architects.
Great Britain.

Form/genre:

Memoirs.
Writings.
Biographies.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 290384
Call No.: BIB 233248
Copy: slipcase
Status: Available

Location: Library main 290276
Call No.: BIB 233248
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 290385
Call No.: BIB 233248
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available

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