Realms of Impossibility
Author | : C. J. Lim |
Publisher | : Academy Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2002-05-06 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105122156529 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Realms of Impossibility written by C. J. Lim and published by Academy Press. This book was released on 2002-05-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of his Sins + Other Spatial Relatives, this new work follows the unique trajectory of architect C. J. Lim's thoughts and observations on the kooky world of inventors. Showcasing inventive designs for buildings, components, and devices, from such leading figures as Heath Robinson, Rebecca Horn, Jean Prouve, and Jean Nouvel, this book is an exhilarating celebration of architectural inventors and their intriguing creations. An eclectic mix of observations, theories, and designs, this latest volume in a series of books by C. J. Lim presents architecture's spin on the all-too-human impulse to tinker.