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本書與文丘裏所著的《建築複雜性與矛盾性》被認爲是現代主義建築思潮的宣言，文丘裏反對密斯·凡德羅的名言“少就是多”，認爲“少就是光禿禿”。他認爲群衆不懂現代主義建築語言，群衆喜歡的建築往往形式平凡、活潑、裝飾性強，又具有隱喻性。他認爲賭城拉斯維加斯的面貌，包括狹窄的街道、霓虹燈、廣告版、快餐館等商標式的造型，正好反映了群衆的喜好，因此他在本書中呼籲建築師要同群衆對話，接受群衆的興趣和價值觀，向拉斯維加斯學習。

出版社：Taschen America Llc

出版日期：2007.04.01

Josep Maria Jujol (1879-1949) developed his unusual architectural style through many years of close, creative collaboration with Antoni Gaudi. Jujol's work is characterized by a high degree of sensibility to the forms of nature, an emphatically anti-geometric aesthetic, attention to workmanship and detail, as well as the imaginative use of old and previously utilized material. It is an eloquent expression of his affection for the Catalonian landscape, his modesty, and deep religious faith.

Ecological Architecture: A Critical History (Hardcover)
James Steele

Thames & Hudson (October 1, 2005)
272 pages
3.50 pounds
10.3 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
ISBN: 978-0500342107
Price: $396   Member: $357

The great untold story of the architectural history of the past century: the movement toward an ecological approach to building.

In a world increasingly awake to environmental damage, the visionaries of the past who championed an environmentally sane architecture are vindicated. Yesterday's eccentricities are today's legal requirements, and every architect has an obligation to the environment as well as to his or her client.

This groundbreaking book charts the rise of this new consciousness, assessing the situation now, and identifying future directions. After an introduction to the terminology of ecological architecture—comparing the use of "green" and "sustainable" as variants—the book is organized into three parts.

這本導覽並非網羅東京全部，要把東京這個巨大的都市全體都當作觀察對象是辦不到的。但就算是如此龐大的都市，至少可以建物為中心，掌握一個被「整合」後的環境。作者以在都市內部以建物為始，觀察所有者與使用者，還有生活於其中的人們。這裡的觀察反映觀察者身體、心理上對當下東京的真實感受，可以為這城市的個別使用者或設計者需要系統化的時候提供幫助。只有從這裡出發才能開始真正的建築冒險。 (更多介紹)

    Tadao Ando. Complete Works
    Jodidio, Philip / Ando, Tadao
    Hardcover, 30.8 x 39 cm
    (12.1 x 15.4     in.), 500 pages
    Prices:
    $1100         member:$990

"If you want an example of how architecture influences the homes we live in, look no further than TASCHEN's new book on the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. If there's one man responsible for making concrete sexy again it's this guy".
Independent on Saturday Magazine, London
United Kingdom