Allen, Ralph, 1932-

Concrete spirit : the architecture of Ralph Allen.

Rockport, Mass. : Rockport Publishers, ©1995.

127 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm

This monograph on the architecture of Ralph Allen explores his use of concrete as the material of choice, and how his designs are woven with this medium. Documented in color, along with classic black and white photography by award-winning architectural photographer Julius Shulman (who also wrote the Foreword), Allen's architecture is noted for its strong presence, its play of shade and shadow, and its integration with the site.
Many of his works literally become part of the landscape, buried beneath the surface and molded in concrete as a metaphorical "geologic record." Recognized with numerous design awards, Ralph Allen's buildings are testament to his quiet, sensible approach to turning function into concrete form.
Setting his buildings in a field of space, being conscious of energy consumption, and exploiting the expressive qualities of the materials make Allen's architecture socially relevant and sculptural - a deft blending of function and form, realized through the spirit of concrete.

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Allen, Ralph, 1932-
Allen, Ralph.
Architecture California History.
Concrete construction California.
Architecture Californie Histoire.
Construction en béton Californie.
Architecture.
Concrete construction.
Schulbau
Bibliotheksbau
Architecture California.
Architecture, Modern 20th century California.
Architects United States 20th century.
Architecture California 20th century
California.

History.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 134958
Cote: ID NA44.A4285; ID:97-B605
Statut: Disponible