Taking the ways in which architects explore the essence of natural light as its theme, this issue of a+u magazine delves into all manner of structures built to embrace or produce various qualities of light, plus spatial experiences they entail, from the structural expressions of modern technology to buildings that respond to local and natural surroundings.
Opening with the introductory essay from the 2013 MoMA exhibit, ‘Henry Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light’, it goes on to scrutinise ten works, including Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art by Christian Kerez, Mpaungubwe Interpretation Centre by Peter Rich, Lanternen by Atelier Oslo and AWP, and the Aldar Central Market by Foster and Partners.
Taking the ways in which architects explore the essence of natural light as its theme, this issue of a+u magazine delves into all manner of structures built to embrace or produce various qualities of light, plus spatial experiences they entail, from the structural expressions of modern technology to buildings that respond to local and natural surroundings.
Opening with the introductory essay from the 2013 MoMA exhibit, ‘Henry Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light’, it goes on to scrutinise ten works, including Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art by Christian Kerez, Mpaungubwe Interpretation Centre by Peter Rich, Lanternen by Atelier Oslo and AWP, and the Aldar Central Market by Foster and Partners.
CONTENT:
Essay: Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light, Corinne Belier, Barry Bergdoll, Marc Le Coeur
Projects: Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos,Contemporary Art Center Córdoba
Christian Kerez, Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
Atelier Oslo and AWP, Lanternen
Hariri Pontarini Architects, Bahá’ í Temple of South America
Niall McLaughlin Architects, Bishop Edward King Chapel
Li Xiaodong Atelier, LiYuan Library
McBride Charles Ryan, PEGS Junior Boys School
Foster and Partners, Aldar Central Market
Peter Rich Architects, Mapungubwe Interpretation Center
Diébédo Francis Kéré, School Library, Gando
Diébédo Francis Kéré, Primary School Extension in Gando
Diébédo Francis Kéré, Teacher’s Housing
